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My Erasmus Mundus Experience (2022–2024)
In this post, I reflect on my transformative two-year experience on the Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programme in Human Rights Policy and Practice.
#Erasmus, #ErasmusMundus, #Graduation, #HumanRights, #Lifestyle, #Masters
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Reflections on 2024: The Art of Gratitude
It’s another New Year’s Eve! As I reflect on my year, I uncover certain feelings I’ve been having and highlight the importance of gratitude above all. #2024, #Gratitude #Reflections
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Transitions and Milestones: Reflections of a 25-Year-Old
On 8 August 2024, I reached the milestone age of 25. My various experiences over the years have taught me many important lessons, which I present in this blog post. #Birthday, #Lessons, #Lifestyle
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YouTube: Moving from Nigeria to the UK…Again!
Join me in the beautiful city of London as I settle in and attend lectures at my new university – the University of Roehampton!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
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“New Year, New Me”? A February Check-In
People typically say “new year, new me” to signify the fresh start that a new year brings. But it goes without saying that we don’t just magically transform into new beings every January 1st.
#2024, #GoalSetting, #Lifestyle, #NewYear, #Planning
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From Rookie to Rukky: Dissociating my Urhobo Name from its English Counterpart
Rukky, short for Rukevwe, is an Urhobo name from Delta State, Nigeria that means “God has done me well”. It goes without saying that Rukky bears resemblance to the English word “rookie”.
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Reflections on 2023: A Tale of Travel, Friendships, and Self-Discovery
2023 has been an adventurous year for me. I decided to take a trip down memory lane to explore the intricate patterns that have characterised my life in 2023, and three things stood out to me: travel, friendships, and self-discovery.
#2023, #Friendships, #PersonalGrowth, #Reflections, #SelfDiscovery, #Travel
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POETRY: Writing is my Therapy
The screen lies in front of me, My hands moving on my keyboard like a sculptor shaping clay Every word, every sentence, every paragraph Coming together to form a hauntingly beautiful concept – my mind…
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Responding to an Offensive Joke as a Feminist
Some months ago, I went to a salon to get my nails done. Salons are an exciting place. It’s always interesting to observe the staff engage in juicy gossip and banter as they perform their tasks, not minding the customers present. I tend to mind my business in these contexts, passively observing the ongoings. But…
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YouTube: Life in Abuja, Nigeria (Vlog)
Join me in this vlog, as I navigate life in Abuja, Nigeria during summer!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
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“The Travails of Ọmọtẹjọmọ”: An Ode to Strong Women [Book Review]
“The Travails of Ọmọtẹjọmọ” by Dr Ejiro Joyce Otive-Igbuzor excellently showcases the strength of a woman. Although the story revolves around Jọmọ, other women – Kọkọ, Kohwo, and Ufuoma – also go through their own “travails”. Together, these women strive to conquer despite the limits of the patriarchal world in which they live.
#BookReview, #Feminism,…
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YouTube: Moving Back to Nigeria! (?)
It’s another relocation vlog! Join me as I move back to Abuja, Nigeria from Bilbao, Spain. This vlog strikes a balance between the exciting events I attended in Abuja (e.g, my mum’s book launch) and my regular activities in the city (e.g., going to the gym).
#Relocation, #RelocationVlog, #Travel #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
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“What Are the Women Doing?” Why You Should Never Dismiss the Lived Experiences of Others
If we don’t even acknowledge the lived experiences of marginalised groups, then how can we ever hope to address the problems they face?
#Exclusion, #LivedExperience, #Marginalisation, #Women, #WomenInPolitics
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What is “Perfect”? The Problem with Perfectionists
Being a perfectionist means that you second-guess yourself a lot. You might never release the projects you worked on because you think they’re not good enough. Or maybe they’re good – but not perfect.
#Perfect, #Perfection, #Perfectionism
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YouTube: Exploring Bilbao as a Tourist
Join me in this vlog, as I tour the beautiful city of Bilbao!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
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“Man Must Provide; Woman Must Nurture”: The Problem with the Gendered Division of Labour
“Man must provide; woman must nurture.” Why should responsibilities be distributed across gender lines in this way?
#Feminism, #Gender, #GenderEquality
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The Insatiability of Human Wants: Why Money is Never Enough
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the fact that no matter how much money people have, it never seems to be enough to meet all their wants.
#ClassInequality, #Economics, #HumanNeeds, #HumanWants, #TheEconomicProblem
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POETRY: Anonymous, she is
She had the potential to push for change, using the resources within her range…
#CreativeWriting, #Poetry, #Writing
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YouTube: Moving from Sweden to Spain
Join me in the beautiful city of Bilbao as I navigate sightseeing, unpacking, shopping, cooking, settling in, and attending classes!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
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ChatGPT and The Future of Work: How Technology is Changing the Workplace
With the recent buzz around ChatGPT, it is clear that technology is changing the workplace – from writing to programming. Here is my take on the issue.
#ChatGPT, #Lifestyle, #Tech, #Technology, #Writing
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The Elusive Concept of Time: Incorporating the Love-tos into the Have-tos
Time is never enough. It’s a saying we hear over and over again, but we don’t realise just how true it is.
#Lifestyle, #Time, #TimeManagement
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YouTube: My Last Week in Gothenburg | Sweden Vlog
Having spent about five months in Gothenburg, my time in the city finally came to an end. This vlog shows what I got up to in my final week!
#Lifestyle, #Vlog, #YouTube
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YouTube: My Call to the Nigerian Bar (Part 2)
On 7 December 2022, I was called to the Nigerian bar! This vlog shows the highlights of my ceremony, reception, and after-party.
#Law, #Lifestyle, #NigerianLawSchool
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YouTube: My Call to the Nigerian Bar (Part 1)
On 7 December 2022, I was called to the Nigerian bar! This vlog shows the clearance procedure I underwent at the Nigerian Law School the week before the ceremony. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when part 2, involving the ceremony and reception, drops.
#Law, #Lifestyle, #NigerianLawSchool
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Reflections on 2022: My Nigerian Law School Experience
Since my time at the Nigerian Law School pretty much defined my 2022, I thought it would be a good angle from which to approach my annual end-of-year reflection post.
#Law, #Lifestyle, #NigerianLawSchool, #Reflections
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