Author Archives: Mira Kothari
Fresher’s week – a Frep’s perspective
When I tried to explain the concept of being a Frep to my friends at home, I was met with confusion and some concern: ‘You mean you’re not getting paid?’. It’s not hard to understand this reaction – to those unused to the concept, being a Frep sounds like two weeks of unpaid labour, long […]
Silly second year?
Going into second year, you hear a lot of conflicting opinions. Some people tell you that it was the best year of their degree, while others have horror stories about too much work or awful housemates. Personally, I think it’s nice to come back to uni and feel confident in your surroundings – knowing Durham […]