As an international student at the Swedish University of Agriculture (Uppsala campus) and a student ambassador, I am being presented with many questions associated with studying in Sweden. However, one recurring question, particularly from potential international students from outside of Europe is this: “Seyi, as a student, can one work while studying?” sometimes paraphrased more … Read more
About a year ago, I wrote about how most people in their 20s and 30s haven’t quite figured out what to do with their lives. Even today, I believe that is still the true case for many. Year in, year out, many people just keep trying this and trying that, with the hope that one … Read more
Parents aren’t perfect. Many have made mistakes, varying from small mistakes to grave, seemingly unforgivable mistakes; and while most of them are living with some sense of regrets about how they’ve raised their kids, it doesn’t negate the truth that there are things worth appreciating about our parents. For those, whose parents are still alive … Read more
How fast life goes and so quickly we leave behind the memories that brought us to where we are today. Unfortunately, we leave in that same past the many useful connections we made with wonderful folks who helped us along the way. We cannot stay in touch with everybody from our past, understanding that and … Read more
As Brazilians head to poll in a few days, many – including my Brazilian colleague Paloma Costa Oliveira, are hopeful that this election will be an opportunity for environmental revolution. This will only be possible only if Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins the election – if the result is accepted, and if he is … Read more