School of Social & Political Sciences

Jernie Friesen

Jernie, from Canada, is currently pursuing the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice.

• Navigating postgrad life as a disabled student
• Making the season yours: How to embrace Christmas in a new place

Zhenyu Chen

Zhenyu Chen, from China, is currently pursuing the MSc Global Economy.

• My first Spring Festival away from home: Celebrating in Glasgow
• A day in my life as a MSc Global Economy student
• Spring Festival explained (Instagram)
• My unexpected journey to the University of Glasgow

Laura Ortiz Ballarta

Laura, from Peru, is currently is studying the MSc International Relations.

• Moving to Glasgow? Laura’s Student Accommodation Tips
• Things I wish I knew before starting my master's in Glasgow
• What is it like going back to study after a long time?
• Winter break vlog: Edinburgh, just 45 minutes from Glasgow (Video)

Holly Sampson

Holly, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc Media, Communications, and International Journalism.

• A week in my life beyond studying (Instagram)
• A day in the life of a MSc Media, Communications, and International Journalism student (Instagram)

Emily Williams

Emily, from the USA, is currently studying the MSc Sociology.

• Life in Glasgow as a UofG Master’s Student: Exploring and Enjoying the City
• Preparing for a Master's Degree at UofG (Emily's version)
• Emily’s Travel Journal: Top Tips for Traveling Abroad During Your Study Breaks (Video)
• Getting in the Christmas Spirit during exam season

Aiden Sherman

Aiden, from the US, is studying the MSc Political Communication.

Navigating change and choices: A journey into student life

Giulia Mastrodonato

Giulia, from Italy, is currently studying the MSc Global Security.

• How to: Survive your dissertation (Instagram)
• Best Places to Eat Near Campus on a Budget | Giulia's Picks
• Glaswegian Chip-Monks finalists at the UK Cyber Leaders Challenge in London (Instagram)
• Current challenges of studying International Relations (Instagram)
• Your ultimate guide to a joyful Christmas while studying abroad

Liza Malcom

Liza, from the USA, is currently studying the MSc Global Health.

• Semester 2: Do It Right | UofG Postgraduate Life
• Liza's winter break essentials (Instagram)

Faith Samuel

Faith Samuel, from India, is currently studying the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Sahara Sheikh

Sahara, from Kenya, is currently studying the MSc International Relations.

• A day in the life of a MSc International Relations student (Instagram)
• From Kenya to Glasgow: Sahara & Rahab's Chevening scholarship journey

Ivan Vadzinskyi

Ivan, from Ukraine, is currently studying the MSc International Relations.

• My favourite study places at the University of Glasgow (Instagram)
• Glasgow's coffee shops you will come back to (Instagram)
• First days, lasting impact: Making the most of Freshers’ Week

Sarah Penchyna

Sarah, from Mexico, is currently studying the MSc Media, Culture & Society.

• Cultural Inmersion: Scottish Culture (Instagram)
• Finding my MSc in Glasgow: Sarah's journey

Rahab Shimuli

Rahab, from Kenya, is currently studying MSc Public Policy & Management.

• Winter break memories in Glasgow (Instagram)
• From Kenya to Glasgow: Sahara & Rahab's Chevening scholarship journey

Ellie Nicholls

Ellie, from the UK, is currently studying MSc City Planning and Real Estate Development.

• My favourite overnight trips from Glasgow (Instagram)
• Best walks from Glasgow, all accessible by public transport (Instagram)

Alice Adler-Lombardi

Alice, from the USA, is currently studying the MSc Political Communication.

• Adventures as a postgraduate student (Instagram)
• Turkey, homesickness, and gratitude: Thanksgiving as an international student

Yawen Luo

Yawen Luo, from China, is currently studying the MSc Digital Society

• Exploring the Highlands: A Refreshing Day Trip from Glasgow
• How I’m preparing for Spring Festival in Glasgow 
• Starting Master's Degree: From Landing to Living

Jordan Searle-Barnes

Jordan, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc City Planning.

Bruna Queiroz Carvalho

Bruna, from Brazil, is currently studying the MSc Political Communication.

• Registering at UofG: My Experience as a Student Navigating Mental Health Support
• Study Abroad Success: Why Making Friends Matters (and How to Start)

Anushka Sambhaji Patil

Anushka, from India, is currently studying the MSc International Relations.

Studying abroad in Scotland: Anushka’s path to the University of Glasgow

Cara Singleton

Cara, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc Urban Analytics.

Taralynn Bateman

Taralynn, from the USA, is currently studying the City Planning.

Alys Beckley

Alys, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc Human Rights & International Politics.