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When You Arrive
Wednesday, 12 May 2010What's the deal with this place? Do I have to register somewhere? Where should I start my quest for accommodation? Where do I find my coursebooks? What's a ticket restaurant? What sort of culture shock should I prepare for?
Get help and advice from people in the know, read through our articles and make sure you're kept up to speed on what to look out for once you're in the thick of it!Published in When You ArriveTagged under -
Lost in Translation
Wednesday, 12 May 2010Check out our language quiz links for some fun ways to perfect grammar and vocab, have a read through our funny phrases, test your knowledge of the culture, have a look at our special offers and take a peek at our funny videos to get into the country-phile spirit of things!
- Print free envelopes lines with your Google maps location and a message!
- Don't miss our YouTube channel for funny foreign music videos, year abroad clips and genius language software advertising we thought you'd like.
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Italy
Wednesday, 12 May 2010Boot-shaped, fashion-forward and a foodie heaven, Italy is a country which will never cease to impress even the more jaded pesto-lovers. From gorgeous beaches, relatively secluded islands (Sardinia and Sicily are more than just the canvas for sweet brochures and gangster movies), impressive cities (La Bella Roma where Western civilization was founded...), beautiful lakes and even mountains, Italy is for tourists and long-term visitors the country of choice.
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Before You Go
Wednesday, 12 May 2010If 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 our Official Pre-Year Abroad Guide and the following 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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Austria
Wednesday, 12 May 2010The country once made famous by musical delights such as Mozart and Maria, is not only a land of yodelling and white-peaked mountains. Whether it's the architecture of Salzburg and Vienna, the hip and studenty town of Linz or nature escapades from Spittal, Austria is a brilliant choice of country for you German speakers.
- Culture Shock in Austria
- Find out more about what Austria is really like from students who've been there, done that!
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Germany
Wednesday, 12 May 2010A country which has been famed for its torn history, its political movements, its varied and picturesque countryside, its fine beverages, its festivals, its innovative music and much, much more, Germany attracts many a mover and a shaker. Thanks to a constantly shifting repartition of power and provinces, Germany, it would be fair to say, has not one, but many, important cities. Munich, Cologne, Berlin and Frankfurt are just a few of the jewels to be found in the Deutschland crown. So many cultural and architectural landmarks can be found across the country, from castles to medieval towns to war ruins and an underground party scene... you’ll be spoilt for choice as to what to do or see.
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Parent Section
Wednesday, 12 May 2010More than a little apprehensive about your loved one flying the nest and setting sail to new shores? Fear not, as ThirdYearAbroad.com offers help and advice from parents who've been there, done that and given us a couple of tips on how to survive it all! Check out our articles on how to help, scan through our all important numbers and ask away in our forum!
- Check out the Erasmus Programme Parent advice page
- Download the Erasmus Parents' Guide
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France
Wednesday, 12 May 2010Every single year, an estimated 75 million people succumb to the allure of France. With the glimmering romance of Paris, the frenetic frisson of the Alps, the scenic stretches of tranquil pastoral fields, the high life of the sunny South; it comes as no surprise that it is the world's most popular tourist destination.
- Read case studies written by year abroad students in France
- Find out everything you need to know for your year abroad in France
- Insider guides to your year abroad in France: The Mole Diaries
- Student accommodation in France
- Why you need to set up a French bank account: understanding the CAF
- University in France - how it all works
- French Culture Shock
- French Practice Online
- French language learning resources
- Accessing healthcare in France
- Languages and dialects in France
- CNOUS-CROUS: the institutional portal for student life in France
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Russia
Wednesday, 12 May 2010A country so vast it's the biggest in the world, rubbing shoulders with the Eastern block, stretching its wings across glorious cities, awe-inspiring mountains, rivers and streams, tranquil lakes and rather dense, yet magnificent plains, there's a whole lot to discover, regardless of what you're into. If it's Russia's history, culture and architecture that tempt you, you'll be in for a treat in picturesque St Petersburg and the capital city, Moscow. If you're up for trekking, you'll enjoy the mountainous regions across the Southern border. Siberia is a sight to behold, with its have-to-be-seen-to-be-believed wild and untainted natural landscapes. You might want to board the Siberian Express to witness these, as well as the grassy plains, and jump off to explore unchartered territory...
- 10 things I wish I'd known before leaving for Russia
- St. Petersburg: Read in-depth case studies and top tips written by previous students
- Rob's Russian Blog
- Find out about Petrozavodsk
- The Mole Diaries: Moscow
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Spain
Wednesday, 12 May 2010Churros y chocolate, Franco, castanets, Almodóvar, party beaches, Dalí, Tapas, Moorish architecture, Flamenco, torreadores... and the list goes on. Spain is a country like no other, breathing passion and true Latin spirit from coast to coast, mountain to beach and throughout the culturally diverse cities in between!
- Read reviews by students who spent their year abroad in Spanish-speaking countries
- Find out everything you need to know for your year abroad in Spain
- Extracurricular courses and classes you can do
- Living in Spain: things you need to know
- Culture shock in Spain
- Spanish red tape: the NIE explained
- Studying in Spain: A University Survival Guide
- Spanish language learning resources
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