Moving to Glasgow. The beginning.
Moving to Glasgow. The beginning. Hi, I’m Shahad, and I’m an international student at the University of Strathclyde. In this blog, I will be writing about things that I like to do and my favourite spots in Glasgow and Kuwait (my home country). For many years, I have dreamed of studying abroad. I was told by some people that it would be too hard or too much for me and that it might be scary and overwhelming. However, I blocked them out, and I didn't listen to them at all. All I listened to was myself and those who supported me. It wasn't an easy journey. I will even say at times it was hard, and I faced difficulties along the way. However, I did not let that deter me from pursuing my studies, and here I am, an international student at Strathclyde University who will graduate next year (2026) inshallah. I had never been to Glasgow before I applied for university, and I didn't know what the city looked like, so I was a little nervous, but I was also excited to move to a new p