Emily 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...
Chloe 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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Claire 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...
Jules 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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