Celebrating Kosovo's 16th Birthday in Style
Last week, I attended an exclusive networking event on behalf of ALSA, where I had the honour of meeting the newly appointed British...
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- Feb 27
- 3 min
‘A Storm in the Western Balkans’: A UCL Public Policy & Chatham House Event
A few weeks ago, I was grateful to attend an event co-organised by UCL Public Policy and Chatham House, titled 'A Storm in the Western...
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- Feb 21
- 4 min
Life at Cambridge: Insights from the Inside
When I was younger, I never thought I’d actually go to Cambridge; it was more like a distant, hopeful dream. Now I’m a Classics...
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- Feb 11
- 3 min
My Journey: From Emigration to Opportunities
By Senad Kurtaj Growing up as the son of Albanian immigrants who fled the country in the 1990s to seek refuge in Italy, I always knew...
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- Feb 11
- 5 min
My Exchange Abroad – Copenhagen
By Heidi Mustafa Last year, I was lucky enough to spend a year abroad studying at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. I am currently...
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- Feb 1
- 4 min
How to Avoid Feeling Down During this Winter Season?
By Oltian Bullatovci Image taken from: https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Major_depressive_disorder_with_seasonal_pattern Have you felt gloomy...
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- Jan 26
- 3 min
From the Ottomans to communism to London. The interests of the diaspora and the challenges that need to be overcome
When I think of freedom, the first thing that comes to mind is the Freedom of Movement, because I (like everyone in the Albanian...
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- Jan 2
- 2 min
Unveiling the Layers of Advocacy: KAYAV's Impactful Event on Domestic Violence and Mental Health
By Sara Bokrugji As a fortunate attendee of an event organised by KAYAV, my experience delved into the heart of a crucial issue –...
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- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
Shpresa Programme Celebration: Unveiling Stories of Triumph and Unity on Albanian Independence Day
By Arijeta Reka Albanian Independence Day took on a new dimension this year as the ALSA team had the privilege of attending the Shpresa...
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- Dec 26, 2023
- 2 min
Navigating The Legal World Event - My Experience
By Tiona Shabani Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Navigating the Legal World Networking event hosted by ALSA at one of...
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- Dec 23, 2023
- 2 min
ALSA at the British Kosovar Chambers of Commerce Gala 2023
By Arisa Reka Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a gala hosted by the British Kosovar Chambers of Commerce, held at the gorgeous...
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- Dec 10, 2023
- 4 min
To the Bar
by Lidia Beqiraj My first interest in advocacy was not sparked when I was 5 years old, nor was it when I was 10 or even 18. I did not...
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- Nov 19, 2023
- 3 min
You are where you belong.
By Oltian Bullatovci The title can be open to many different meanings and interpretations, both with positive and negative connotations....
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- Mar 20, 2023
- 4 min
Exploring Career Opportunities and Gaining Experience as a Pharmacy Student in the UK
By Meglis Xhika Pharmacy is a rapidly evolving field and having a pharmacy degree can give you a wide range of career opportunities,...
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- Jul 24, 2022
- 3 min
My Journey From Germany to the UK and The Creation of The ‘Albanian Community in the Midlands’.
Enxhi's story is one shared by many. What makes it special is her desire to come back to her community to make a difference!
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- Jan 27, 2022
- 5 min
An international PhD student in Cancer Medicine and Oxford offer-holder
By Donika Klenja I was born and raised in a small neighbourhood in Diber, North Macedonia, where people would say that life doesn’t...
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- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
Marketing, Leadership and a Five Year Plan
By Daniel Nikolla When I first heard about the idea to form ALSA UK, I was genuinely excited! I feel that this is a fantastic platform...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 4 min
A lawyer in the making...in-between countries, cultures, and education systems!
By Annamaria A lawyer in the making...in-between countries, cultures, and education systems! Having a clear idea of who you are from a...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
From a Scientist to a Economist
By Fiorella Boda My name is Fiorella and I am currently studying Economics. Originally, I am Albanian, however I was born in Italy and...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
“One Day, In Retrospect, The Years of Struggle Will Strike You as the Most Beautiful.”
– Sigmund Freud By Arsim Ahmedi I got hooked on the idea of studying in the UK as an ambitious undergraduate student. I came to the UK to...
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