Student Views
A student’s take on the world, written by the JC's student bloggers, Asha Sumroy, Jamie Rodney and Orli West, along with other guests.
Take a risk - and believe in yourself
If student blogger Orli West has any advice for Jewish students on campus it's that you can only achieve by trying
Being Jewish in the UK is tough - but the community is amazing
Student blogger Jamie Rodney reflects on how writing for the JC has strengthened his Jewish identity
Dread and excitement: the twin emotions of the academic year
As the academic year closes, our student bloggers reflect on their tenure here and how blogging for the Jewish Chronicle has impacted their lives on campus
Say 'chai' - the joy of being identifiably Jewish
Student blogger Asha Sumroy was 'outed' as Jewish in a club with strangers - and she loved it
Jewbook - social media for Jews
Social media has helped student blogger Jamie Rodney get in touch with his Jewish side
Adulting - nearly
The combination of being home from university for the summer and the reflective time of Tisha b'av has made student blogger Orli West look into the future...
Change the world - one chanuch at a time
Jewish youth movements are more than just summer camps, says Asha Sumroy - they're a way to change the world.
Reform, Masorti and Liberal students need more religious support at university
Guest blogger Natasha Zack says many students are turned away from Orthodox-centric Jewish campus life
What do Jews and Scots have in common?
It's great, being Jewish in Scotland, says Jamie Rodney
Volunteer - you won't regret it
Volunteering is student blogger Orli West's passion and she thinks that everyone's lives could be enriched by a few more charitable activities
What does Judaism mean to non-Jews?
Our student blogger Jamie Rodney was surprised by the results of his Facebook survey
Next year in Jerusalem
This week blogger Asha Sumroy reflects on what Jerusalem means to her - as a city and as a metaphor
What is the point of education?
It's exam time in the UK - but are written exams the best way to test our students, asks student blogger Orli West?
Running is my drug
Student blogger Jamie Rodney was looking for a way to explain his love of running. Lucky for him, ancient Jewish scripture had his back
The personal is political
As a Jew it's hard to remain neutral when it comes to politics, finds our student blogger Asha Sumroy
How should we approach mental health at university?
Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week, student blogger Orli West looks at how mental health is dealt with in the exciting but stressful university environment
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