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Arthur Fane is in his first year studying French and History at Exeter University, and spent a week of his Easter holiday at Koninginnedag 2012 in Arnhem, in the Netherlands.Published in University HolidaysTags -
Linguists' New Year resolutions
Written by Natacha CullinanForeign language students from across the UK have been writing in to let us in on their own New Year’s resolutions for 2012. Here are some of the very best ideas to improve your language skills and, best of all, they’re pretty easy to do...
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How do other cultures celebrate the New Year? Here are some ideas of what you could get up to, on the last day of 2011 and rolling into 2012... Check out the eccentricities in other countries, around the globe!
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Summer internships - and the living is easy...
Wednesday, 02 May 2012Summer's nearly here and, with exams drawing to a close, many students decide to make the most of the summer by looking for an internship or work placement for a couple of months. With unemployment amid the 16-24 age group being at an all-time high, students are looking to add crucial experience to their CVs. A less travelled career-building route is, ironically, trying out internships abroad.Published in University Holidays -
So holidays are about to begin, and amidst the essay deadlines, sorting out what you're planning on taking back home and saying your goodbyes, the one thing on your mind is how to eat your creme egg. Exams, for the majority of you, are only a month or so away, and let's face it, you could do with a language booster of some sort. Take a look at our top tips on how to make the most of the Easter break, without too much effort on your part...Published in University Holidays
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I realised, while googling 'how to avoid committing suicide while spending Christmas Day by yourself' (I am kidding... but some websites pretty much say this!) that there is a distinct lack of practical advice out there for people who, for whatever reason, are not going to be with their nearest and dearest. So here is my self-help guide.
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Trying to find a last-minute present for a language lover? Got hold of some gift vouchers or spare cash over the Christmas hols? Why not spend them on these wicked treats:Published in University HolidaysTags -
As final coursework deadlines approach for the end of term, most of you will be thinking of kicking back, relaxing in front of the box munching on a mince pie, or catching up with some friends from back home with some mulled wine for company... Not that there’s anything wrong with any of these options, but what you could do, to really make the most of the holidays, would be to organise some of these activities:Published in University Holidays -
Thinking about working abroad during the summer holidays? Sounds like a good plan! Apart from the obvious monetary benefits, you'll also get the chance to improve language and work skills, which in turn, will really stand out on the good old Curriculum Vitae. Finding work abroad can seem a little daunting at first, but there's a bundle of useful websites to jot down and pay a visit to.Published in University Holidays -
Follow the Festivals - Summer 2012
Saturday, 21 April 2012It might not come as much of a surprise to hear that many students pick their destination according to the musical vibes and vibrations of the place. So whether you're still not over the fact that Nirvana are no more, you're wanting to shake your booty to some reggaeton, you have a strong affinity with all things UV-based or you're longing to experience some Bizet in a luxurious setting, we've got the info on where to go, and more importantly, when to be there...Published in University Holidays
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