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Top Tips for Working From Home
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), many employees around the world are now working from home, self-isolating students are studying remotely and business premises are closing. Although working from home sounds great in theory, it can be difficult to adjust to working in an environment other than the office if you’re not used to it. We’ve come up with our top tips for working from home to make the transition easier.
Top Tips For Self-Isolating Students
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a huge impact on our lives. Self-isolation and social distancing measures have been introduced around the world. The general advice is not to leave home unless absolutely necessary. Busy offices have been deserted, universities have closed and there’s been a huge shift towards working and studying from home. Check out our top tips for self-isolating as a student.
Stage 2 coronavirus shutdown in Australia
Global response to the Coronavirus pandemic continues with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison becoming the latest world leader to introduce new measures to protect citizens in Australia
Things that Only Expats Understand
Everyone’s expat experience is personal to them, but there are some things that most expats can understand and relate to. Send My Bag have put together this blog with some of the most common circumstances and problems that expats tend to come across after moving abroad.
Singapore Airlines Reduces Fleet to 9 Planes
Singapore Airlines will reduce its fleet to just 9 planes by the end of the month. The airline announced that it will cut the majority of its operations by the end of March in the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic.
Ryanair Ceases Flights for the Next Two Months
Ryanair, Europe’s biggest budget airline, has announced that it will ground the majority of its flights from the 24th of March, and that this suspension will continue into April and May this year.
British Travellers Urged To Return To The UK
The FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) updated its exceptional travel advisory notice to advise all British tourists and short-stay travellers who are currently abroad to return to the UK where flight options are still available.
Irish Citizens Should Return Home
As flight options across the globe are becoming increasingly limited, travellers abroad are being advised to act quickly and return home as soon as possible. Citizens from Ireland on short-term visas or who are facing employment insecurity, have been advised to fly home if they can.
U.S. Citizens Are Advised to Return Home As Soon As Possible
The Department of State have warned U.S citizens against relying on the American government for assistance whilst they are abroad and to return to the United States as soon as they can.
Moving to Australia: Common Types of Visas
In this blog we give you an overview of some of the most common visas that people apply for when relocating to Australia. If like millions of other people, you are planning a move Down Under, this blog should help you decide on a suitable visa.
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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19
Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.
Top Tips for being a Productive Student
Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!
Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University
Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.