About This Blog

Written by students, for students.

Life of a Student is a blog dedicated to the real, unfiltered experience of being a student today. We write about the challenges, the wins, the lessons, and everything in between — because nobody should have to figure it all out alone.

This blog was created to fill a gap: most innovational content is either too formal or too generic. We wanted something honest, practical, and relatable — written by people who are actually living the student experience right now.

What We Write About

Study Tips

Practical techniques to help you learn smarter — from note-taking to exam prep.

Mental Health

Honest conversations about stress, anxiety, burnout, and self-care.

Campus Life

Making friends, navigating dorm life, and finding your place at university.

Career & Jobs

CVs, internships, interviews, and life after graduation.

Founder

Life of a Student was founded by Assan Faal

Assan Faal

Assan Faal

Founder & Editor
University of The Gambia · Information Systems
Assan Faal is a student, the founder of Life of a Student. He cares deeply about technology and innovation, and has long since made peace with the fact that "that will never work" is usually just the first chapter of the story.

Our Mission

Every student deserves access to honest, useful information about navigating innovation and life. Whether you're in Gambia, Nigeria, Ghana, the UK, or anywhere else — the challenges of being a student are universal. We believe in community, honesty, and practical advice that actually works.

Want to Write for Us?

Are you a student with a story to tell or advice to share? We welcome guest writers. Get in touch and let's talk.