Sally is studying French and Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, and has just come to the end of her first semester in Grenoble, where she was studying a range of subjects from politics to symbolism, at Université Stendhal 3. Although Grenoble was initially her 5th choice, she's been totally won over by this exciting city, and now wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else! Here, she reveals why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, and why Grenoble really is the perfect city for a year abroader...
Jemma Bourn is studying Russian and English Literature at The University of Edinburgh. She spent her year abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she studied at a small language institute called The Benedict School. She chose St Petersburg because she fell in love with its colourful buildings and winding canals on a previous trip to Russia and wanted to experience life in a large, modern Russian city, but was slightly fearful of Moscow's enormous population (18 million!). Find out Jemma's tips on student accommodation, education, things to look out for and her top ten favourite finds...
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