Students’ Tribune

Navigating the Maze of master’s Education: My Journey in International Relations

September 30, 2023
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By Lynace Mwashighadi In the bustling world of journalism, my journey into the realm of academia was not a casual one; it was born out of a confluence of experiences and a deep-seated desire to expand my horizons. It began with a profound realization during my tenure with the State House Press Corp at […]

Maureen Cherongis: Reflections of my masters research journey

September 30, 2023
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By Maureen Cherongis The moment I stepped at the United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) to pursue Masters in International Relations, I had a clear and resolute vision of the specific trajectory my research would follow. My research journey has been shaped by a deep desire to challenge dominant narratives that perpetuate colonial legacies […]

Reflections of a perennial student

September 28, 2023
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Remember to have fun while at it okay? Cheers!

Writing your Master’s Thesis is like finishing your first marathon, not a sprint

September 27, 2023
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By Florence van Riet During my Spring and Summer Semester 2023 at United States International University – Africa (USIU), I started my Master’s thesis journey. And I kid you not, when I say that this has been the most hard and frustrating, but also the most rewarding and fulfilling experience so far in my academic […]

Sheena Aine: My experiences studying for a Masters Degree in International Relations

September 27, 2023
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By Sheena Aine Hello everyone, my name is Sheena and I have just recently completed a Master of Arts degree in International Relations with a concentration in Development Studies at USIU-Africa. My masters experience was truthfully a mixture of emotions and a roller coaster. I was grateful for the many experiences throughout my academic journey […]

Reflecting on my international relations research journey

September 27, 2023
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By Peter Odhiambo The decision to pursue an MA in International Relations (IR) stemmed from my interest to expand my perspective on the international system beyond my background in security operations. Over the course of the two-and-a-half-year program starting from June 2021 to August 2023, I found that every moment invested was profoundly rewarding. The […]

A Candid Introspection of My Master’s Research Journey

September 27, 2023
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Research is not about having it all together from the word go, it is a journey of discovery, dedication, and resilience.

Epilepsy and Relationships

September 11, 2023
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By Lisa Kiarie Epilepsy is one of the highly misunderstood conditions in society. Individuals with epilepsy often go through difficult times. The one question is always consistent; what is epilepsy? Although many times people have thought it to be a cultural misfortune of some sort where the affected party is possessed by evil spirits, epilepsy […]

Living well with epilepsy (Republished)

September 9, 2023
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By Lisa Kiarie Being an individual living with epilepsy, the one question I get a lot is “what is epilepsy?” The scientific definition is a chronic neurologic disorder with many possible causes and causes include illness, to brain damage, to abnormal brain development which causes seizures. A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity […]

The Fighters Battle: Epileptic Warrior (Republished)

August 27, 2023
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By Kuzivakwashe Milcah Wazara I was fifteen years old when the seizures started. It was quite scary because I didn’t know what it was. What was worse was that no one else knew what it was. These seizures started after three days of hallucinating and, when I was taken to the hospital, the doctors concluded […]