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Why do we do a year abroad?
Friday, 26 April 2013Emily is studying French and History at the University of Warwick and is spending her year abroad as a British Council Language Assistant in Narbonne, France. Here's her brilliant advice to future students about managing your year abroad expectations and actively making the most of your time there instead of waiting for things to happen...
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Beijing Language and Culture University: a survival guide
Friday, 01 March 2013Chloe is studying French and Chinese at the University of Birmingham, and is spending her year abroad studying at Beijing Language and Culture University. Here's her advice about the classes, food and social life at the university, with some tips about the weather and smog.
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Top tried-and-tested iPhone apps for year abroad students
Sunday, 20 January 2013These tried-and-tested apps will help you plan, enjoy and make the most of your time abroad...
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5. Introduction to Sydney
Friday, 19 October 2012An 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!Published in The Sydney Experience -
Study abroad in Australia and New Zealand: FAQs
Monday, 02 July 2012To find out more about study abroad options for students who aren't studying languages, we spoke to Laura from Study Options, which is a "free, independent, expert service for people looking to study in Australia and New Zealand," and asked her some questions:Published in English-speaking
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Study China Programme - Manchester University
Thursday, 28 March 2013Claire is studying at Manchester University and took part in their Study China Programme in Winter 2012 over the Christmas holidays. Here's her review of what's involved, how it's funded, what the benefits are and why you should apply...
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Making the most of university in France
Thursday, 28 February 2013Jules O’Dwyer is studying Politics and French at Bristol University, and is currently on his study placement at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. Here is his advice about surviving university in France and making the most of your time there by getting involved in extracurricular activities, societies, Erasmus opportunities, travel discounts, and trying out different subjects...
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Nine reasons why you should do your whole degree in English in Continental Europe
Thursday, 03 January 2013From the simplicity and affordability to the multilingual fun and the international career prospects: discover why doing your whole degree in English in Continental Europe is an excellent choice! Our guest writer, Gérard Spencer, is the Founder and Director of EUROPEDUCATION, the only independent British organisation which supports students (and informs their parents) considering a degree in English in Continental Europe instead of in the UK.Published in Whole Degree Abroad -
Studying abroad at the National University of Singapore
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 -
Case study: comparing work and study placements
Saturday, 24 March 2012Amy Williams is studying French and Spanish at Durham University and has spent her year abroad working, studying and interning in France and Spain. Here she compares socialising, time management and the challenges she faced for each type of placement...Published in Uni -v- Working abroad
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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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Down under: Study or work abroad in Australia
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