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The festival of lights is an annual occurrence in Lyon to give thanks to Mary (or Marie in French). As the town was struck by the plague in 1643, people prayed to Mary and promised that if she would spare the town they would pay tribute to her. Therefore ever since they have offered a tribute and led a procession up to the Basilica of Fourvière to honour the promise they made to her. Traditionally people would put out candles on their balconies or in their windows on December 8th to show their respect and gratitude. However over the years the tradition has developed into a world renowned festival celebrated over a whole four days to which thousands of people from many different countries flock to Lyon to see!Published in French-speakingTags -
Lloyd Bingham spent his year abroad working as an English Language Assistant at a Lycée in Blagnac, near Toulouse. Here are his insider tips for accommodation, finance, admin, keeping in touch, transport, friends, shopping and sport in Toulouse, France.Published in French-speakingTags -
Charlotte Watson is studying French and German at Bangor University. She chose to study at the Universität Passau in Germany because she wanted to be in Bavaria and located as close to Austria as possible. Here she passes on her advice about things to do, see and watch out for in Passau.Published in German-speakingTags -
Lucy is studying BA French Studies and Spanish Studies at Lancaster University and is on her year abroad at La Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation (FTI) of Geneva University, Switzerland, having already spent a semester at the Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao, Spain. Here she passes on her top tips about student life in Geneva; finding somewhere to live, things to do and see in Geneva and the translation school.Published in French-speaking -
Anna studies Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Manchester and has been living in Madrid since September, working as a receptionist in a language school. Here she passes on her top tips about what to pack, things to do when you arrive, choosing where to live, food, drink, travel, dealing with unwanted attention, and general survival in Madrid.Published in Spanish-speakingTags
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Hallo! I’m Jordaine Hulse, a Bangor University student of French, German and Spanish. At the moment I am on the second half of my year abroad placement in Heidelberg, Germany. I chose to study at Heidelberg as it was going to be my first ever visit to Germany and I did a great deal of research on the possible university placements that we were given before I made my choice, I decided that I really wanted to discover Heidelberg as the university had such a great reputation (which can only do wonders for your CV right?) and of course who could ignore the beautiful location!Published in German-speakingTags -
Sara is studying Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University, and is nearing the end of her year abroad on a scholarship in Fukuoka, Japan. Here she summarises her experience in five photos...Published in Japanese-Speaking -
Charlotte is a final year English and American Studies student at the University of Leicester and spent her year abroad (2010-2011) at the University of Salzburg in Austria. Here are her top five recommendations for places to eat in Salzburg, whatever your budget.Published in German-speaking -
Nathan is studying Law with German at the University of Sheffield and is on his year abroad studying German Law at Freie Universität Berlin. Here he passes on his advice about student survival in the city: finding somewhere to live in Berlin, registering your address, setting up a bank account, thing to do during the day and at night, travel, insurance and the Berlin dialect...Published in German-speaking -
Pippa is studying French and Italian at Bath University, and spending her year abroad in Paris, Lyon and as an Erasmus student in Siena. Here she passes on her top tips about accommodation, getting around town, studying in Siena, travelling further afield, eating out, shopping, keeping fit, nightlife, learning Italian, the Palio, the Sienese and safety in Siena.Published in Italian-speakingTags
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