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An introduction to my life in Sydney and some highlights from the first 3 months of my year abroad. Views to make your mouth water and beaches galore: WARNING: Side effects may include insane jealousy! -
Studying abroad at the National University of Singapore
Written by Meera Ved Monday, 15 October 2012Meera is a third year Geography student at King’s College London, and for the second semester of her second year she had the amazing experience of studying abroad at The National University of Singapore (NUS). She says, "Spending five months in warm (regarding both the weather and people) South East Asia was absolutely amazing... I have to pinch myself sometimes to remind myself I actually was there." Here are her top tips for survival at the university, safety, socialising, finding somewhere to live, useful websites and other top tips for life on your year abroad in Singapore...Published in English-speaking -
Russian Cuisine: Stolovayas
Monday, 08 October 2012From the first week to the fifth the Russian-language students of Piter have discovered the stolovaya. Due to the rather noticeable lack of fast-food chains such as McDonalds and KFC (these do exist, yet in much smaller numbers compared with the UK!), I conclude that these canteens are Russia’s answer to a student’s hunger and small budget. -
10 Things I wish I’d known before moving to Aix-en-Provence
Written by Steph Fairbairn Tuesday, 02 October 2012So I’ve been living in Aix en Provence for a little over a month now, and it has certainly been an experience. For all those who’ve been telling me that I’m on a very easy holiday, you couldn’t be further from the truth! I am having a wonderful time here, but I’ve also gained a lifetime of knowledge in a very short space of time and the lessons just keep on coming! So, in the spirit of sharing, here are 10 things I wish I’d known before moving to Aix...Published in French-speaking -
Eilidh is studying Single Honours Russian at The University of Edinburgh and is spending the first half of her year abroad studying in Petrozavodsk. Here is a week in her life...Published in Russian-speakingTags
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Elise is at Plymouth University and is currently studying in Gothenburg, Sweden, on the Erasmus programme. Here she discussed the truth behind Swedish stereotypes and misconceptions, based on her experiences...Published in Swedish-speaking -
Nine pictures to sum up one month of my Year Abroad in Canada
Written by Hannah Barr Thursday, 11 October 2012Hannah is a student at the University of Exeter and is spending her year abroad at the Université d'Ottawa where she is studying a wide selection of arts courses. You can read her latest updates on her blog, and here are nine pictures to sum up the first month of her year abroad in Canada.
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Lottie is studying History with an International Year at Royal Holloway, University of London and is currently on her third year abroad at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. She is also the author of The Ambling Explorer where you can find a few more posts about Brisbane, spending a year abroad in Australia and travel in general. Here is her insider guide to Brisbane...Published in English-speaking -
10 things I wish I'd known before leaving for Russia
Written by Lois Bentall Monday, 24 September 2012Lois is studying Russian with Serbian at Nottingham University and is spending her year abroad volunteering for the first three months in Orion Children’s Community near Moscow, and is studying and interning at Liden & Denz Language Centres in St Petersburg for her second semester. Here is her advice for students moving to Russia.
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Eilidh is a third year student from The University of Edinburgh studying Single Honours Russian Studies, and she is splitting her year abroad between Petrozavodsk and St. Petersburg. Here she gives us a frank look at her initial introduction to Petrozavodsk and a few of the cultural differences she's experiencing, alongside some top tips. We look forward to seeing how she settles in...Published in Russian-speaking
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