…by Ali / from Glasgow / studying Chemical Engineering / 3rd Year (UG) As someone who had lived a very sedentary life until coming to university, I took up rowing in my first year as a challenge. I had heard about the incredible lives of rowers and came to experience first-hand that it was true by … More Becoming an athlete at 21…

…by Ajda / from Slovenia / studying Cognitive Science / 2nd Year (UG) We all have those lazy days when, after finishing a day at university, there is nothing you want to do more than lie on your bed and watch Netflix. It feels nice and it’s good for you to relax. But in the … More Getting yourself to work out…

…by Jana / from California / studying English Literature / 1st Year (UG) When people ask what sports clubs or societies I’ve joined at university, and I tell them I’m part of the sailing club, the immediate reaction is always an impressed: “Oh, so you sail?” It is normally at this precise moment that I feel … More Sailing: University means trying new things…