Tag: imperial college
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Pedaling Identity: Cycling the UK on a Wooden Bike
Introduction: A journey on wood and memory Eight years after leaving Ethiopia for England, I found myself caught in the monotony of an intense biochemistry degree at Imperial College London. My days were spent in labs, lectures, and a routine that felt more like a cage than a classroom. In the midst of studying health…
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Wooden Bike UK Cycling Odyssey: A Cultural Reawakening
Introduction: A journey on wood and will Eight years after arriving in England from Ethiopia, I found myself buried in a routine that prioritized lectures, lab work, and long commutes. My identity, once anchored in family, food, and vibrant Ethiopian customs, began to feel fragmented by the monotony of a biochemistry degree at Imperial College…