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Before You Go
If you're preparing for your year abroad, you can already envisage the immense amount of planning that you have to do. Having been through the process ourselves (and with the help of a multitude of contributors!) we've put together a Before You Go hit list:
- Find out what's out there!
- Read Case studies written by students who are doing what you're doing.
- Buy insurance
- Pick up some language learning resources
- Get your wallet in order
- Check out the top free online resources for year abroad students
- Stick to The Definitive Year Abroad checklist.
- Follow the essential steps for the year abroad.
- How to make the most of your holidays and get your languages up to scratch.
- Get the checklist of what you should pack in your suitcase.
- And of course, our great debate - should you work or study abroad?
- Oh - before you go, do a Time Zone Check!
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Elen Roberts, off on her year abroad, reviews Lucy Wadham's The Secret Life of France for year abroad students - funny, sarcastic, personal and a real eye-opener for any student planning on a year abroad in l'Héxagone...Published in What to pack? -
Picking your year abroad destination should be about what you enjoy; be it culture, architecture, social outings, food or even adventure. Working, studying or volunteering abroad is your opportunity to visit far-flung countries, with exotic customs and spellbinding views. Sports, for some, will rate high on the agenda and what better way to spend your year abroad pushing yourself to the limit with mountaineering, kayaking, trekking and so on...Here’s our list of the top places to go to, grouped by activity!Published in What's out there? -
Top 10 Year Abroad Cities for Singles!
Written by Camille DrakeIf you’re going off on a year abroad and haven’t a girl/boy to your name, fret not dearest singletons. Relationships when you’re going off for a semester/year can be quite hardcore. Some pull through, some don’t; but that’s not who this article is directed at. It is for you, young French-kissing aficionados. This article is for all those lonely hearts out there that want to spend the best year abroad, without any romantic ties back home. But where to go is the real question, with so many great cities on offer? Here’s a top ten of our favourite cities, tried and tested with year abroaders...Published in What's out there?Tags -
How to write a personal statement to study abroad
Written by Susie PritchardWith so many students deciding to study abroad, either within Europe or further afield, being an undergrad in the UK is sometimes not enough - foreign universities want good grades, good personalities and good personal statements. How does one go about penning their thoughts and ideas about the upcoming year abroad, to make it as enticing as possible for universities abroad?Published in Planning and preparationTags -
Doing the splits: Getting the most out of your year abroad
Written by Natacha Cullinan Tuesday, 02 November 2010Studying two languages (or three!) at university generally means you’re entitled to ‘split’ your year abroad, either equally (6 months in each place), or alternatively by placing more importance on one language than another.
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Phil Richards gives his preparation plans a few months before YA-Day (Year Abroad day) and shares his worries, tips and advice about his upcoming year abroad...Published in Planning and preparationTags -
Fly me to the moon: How to book cheap flights
Written by Arthur ReaganBooking a flight can be like taking a gamble. Whether it’s a last minute deal you’re looking for, or, quite the planner, you’ve been scouting the internet comparison sites for months on end trying to find the cheapest deal, getting flights sorted can prove to be quite stressful. Which are the best sites to buy from? Are any airlines a no-go? What about cancellation fees? And more importantly, when’s the best time to buy...Published in Planning and preparation -
How to make every penny count: Travel on limited funds
Written by Arthur ReaganOnce upon a time lived an impoverished student. He was on his year abroad, with only a few bags and a love of travel to his name. He hungered for cheap deals, trying to find the best ways of saving and making the most of his money. He found solace in the following tips, and maybe you will too...Published in Planning and preparation -
How to write a great personal statement: tips from students
Written by Karl LangtonWriting a personal statement can be time-consuming, frustrating and slightly overwhelming for students across the UK. In so many words, you’re expected to tell the university why they should pick you personally for your chosen course, and at that said university. Thus, you need to prepare and make sure you write towards these specific goals, whilst also being true to yourself, and your interests. Here are a few pointers as to how to go about writing a personal statement:Published in Planning and preparation -
Elena Cresci gives us her top tips for travelling lightly - great advice on what to take on your year abroad, with some great ideas about what to get out there...
Possibly the hardest part for me on my year abroad was the luggage allowance. A meagre 20kg (15kg on some airlines!) is so not enough for 9 months of my life. Not to mention that you can accumulate a lot of stuff in that time. So how do you keep the weight and the luggage costs down?Published in Planning and preparation
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How much of what to pack for your year abroad
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A crucial question that all year-abroad students face: what to pack, and how much of it. Vicky and I were… -
What is the point of a year abroad?
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Step By Step: a journey to your year abroad
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Year Abroad tips from current students
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Transporting your stuff
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Down under: Study or work abroad in Australia
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Flying halfway across the world to beaches, the outback and koalas is a dream for many. The best time to…
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