In this episode, we have Nellia, a second-year undergraduate student studying European and International Social and Political Studies, joining our conversation. Nellia shared her experiences as an International Students’ Officer at Students’ Union UCL and her views on English learning, accents and identity. We also discussed how she has been trying to connect disciplines and erasing borders by co-founding an online journal The Gazetta. Language is integrated with culture and society, and Nellia mentioned that it is important to speak out aloud to master a new language. She also shared with us a heart-warming story about how she came to realise that accents are not something she needs to get rid of and they are what make people unique. It’s about staying true to yourself and speaking genuinely, she emphasised. And a tip from Nellia to all international students – don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you are lost – there are people who work to help you, just as what Nellia is doing.

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