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Advice from a Spanish ab initio student
Wednesday, 15 May 2013Emma is a French and Hispanic Studies student at the University of Sheffield, and is spending the first half of her year abroad working in Lyon, and the second half studying in Valencia. Here is her advice for students who started learning a language at university (ab initio) and are using that language to study abroad.
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Non-language university courses which include a year abroad
Tuesday, 08 January 2013The year abroad is not just for linguists! There is an absolutely HUGE range of UK university courses for scientists, humanists, artists and mathematicians which include a year abroad.Published in Sixth Form -
9 tried-and-tested year abroad tips
Wednesday, 11 April 2012Olivia is studying Spanish and History at Sheffield University and is on her year abroad in Madrid. Here are her 9 tried-and-tested general tips for year abroad students...Published in When You Arrive -
Katharine volunteered in Lisieux and Buenos Aires and now works for an NGO
Thursday, 08 March 2012Katharine did a BA in Modern Languages at The University of Sheffield and spent her year abroad on voluntary work placements in Lisieux, France, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated in 2010 and is now working for an NGO back in Buenos Aires.Published in Worked Abroad -
The Mole Diaries: Duisburg
Wednesday, 07 September 2011Georgina Beardmore is a Sheffield Uni student and has just come back from her year abroad in Duisburg, Germany. Here, she gives her account of how it went, with her top places to go and visit whilst you're there...Published in German-speaking
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The Mole Diaries: Toulon
Monday, 22 April 2013Morwennais studying Modern Languages at the University of Sheffield. She spent her first semester as a Comenius assistant in Toulon, France, so here is her guide to accommodation, travelling, student discounts, socialising, shopping and making the most of your time in the sunny southern city...
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The Mole Diaries: Berlin (Volume 2)
Friday, 04 May 2012Nathan 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 -
Keeping career-focused on your year abroad
Thursday, 29 March 2012We talk a lot on the site about taking advantage of the opportunity to travel, make friends, absorb the culture and have amazing new experiences, but this should not be at the expense of your career plans - yes, getting a weekend job will mean you can't have crazy Friday and Saturday nights, but if it's work experience in your dream industry or helps you afford a course to learn a new skill, then you need to get your priorities straight.
Olivia Russell is studying Spanish and History at Sheffield University and is on her year abroad in Madrid, and has some great advice about making the most of your year abroad with your career and final year in mind.Published in Making the Most of Your Year Abroad -
The Mole Diaries: Innsbruck
Monday, 23 January 2012Sarah Harrison, a Modern Languages student studying German, Russian and Dutch at the University of Sheffield, is just coming to the end of her British Council placement in Innsbruck, Austria. Next semester, she'll be heading out to Saint Petersburg to continue her studies! But here, Sarah shares all the insider knowledge she's acquired over her time in Innsbruck: where to find accommodation, picking up the accent, what to pack, and how to make the most of the amazing snow...
Published in German-speaking
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