I went to Hong Kong on January 12 to attend a 2-month research project. Other than the news about a new coronavirus in Wuhan, everyone in HK was living at a usual pace. On January 23, just before the Lunar New Year celebration, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the region. The few weeks that followed were the scariest weeks for me. A … Continue reading How I Beat Anxiety in the Midst of Pandemic
Thesis, long essays, lack of sleep – these are some of the things that come to mind whenever we think of a master’s degree. They all sound convincing enough not to pursue one, don’t they? But two years ago, I was given a rare opportunity: a scholarship grant to take a master’s degree (or Masters, henceforth) in the UK. Despite the thought of how difficult … Continue reading 10 Things to Expect in a Master’s Degree
I’m Ben, a Filipino postgraduate student in the United Kingdom. I got my sponsorship from a non-government organisation which offers scholarships for their partner agencies every year. I began studying in the UK in September 2017, taking up a degree in applied meteorology and climate. By the time I finish the one-year programme, I’ll be going back to the Philippines and will resume my duties … Continue reading My Scholarship in the UK and How It is Helping Me Achieve My Travel Goals
Weather Wanderer 