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Study Abroad: How to get there USA
Wednesday, 25 August 2010Tilly Ingleby gives us some very useful tips for studying abroad and getting round the American red tape. Read on and take note!Published in USA -
Boston
Monday, 23 August 2010Lisa Gerard gives us some insider knowledge on Boston, Massachusetts...
Known as the “Capital of New England,” Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest city in New England and one of the oldest cities in the United States. I began my college career in Boston, and I can honestly report that there is nothing quite like it.Published in USA -
On the road: Books to take in your suitcase
Friday, 13 August 2010You’ve packed your bag full of clothes, you’ve got your swimsuit and suncream (or overcoat depending on where you’re going), laptop and favourite DVDs, your camera and your passport. You’re all ready for your year abroad. But you feel something may be missing... You still need to pack your books. From proper bookworms to casual readers of the latest best-seller, everyone likes to take a book with them when they go away. I love travel, and I love books, so here are my top 5 books that are about travelling, or that I discovered while on my year abroad...Published in Planning and preparation -
8 ways to document your year abroad (and make everyone else jealous)
Wednesday, 28 July 2010Everything’s (nearly) sorted for your stay in your chosen far-flung destination and you’re fully prepared for fresh and wild experiences, but all of this means NOTHING if no-one else knows about it. Here are a few of the myriad ways you can let the people back home know that you’re having a better time than them, and let's face it, that's one of the best things about going abroad - you get to shout out about it! Read on for some tricks of the trade...
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Case Study: Amanda went to university in Sydney
Thursday, 22 July 2010Amanda Svensson Falk, studied at MacQuarrie University. She spent her year abroad in Sydney, Australia and gives us a bit more info about life down under...
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My name is Amanda, I'm 24 years old and from Stockholm, Sweden. Right now I'm living in Edinburgh studying Journalism, and I hope to one day work for the National Trust or the BBC. In my spare time I enjoy reading books, discussing current events and I'm in love with everything British!Published in Not a linguist?
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Culture Shock: USA
Wednesday, 25 August 2010Tilly Ingleby studied in Baltimore for a year, as part of her degree course at Swansea University. Here's her account of how to deal with culture shock and Americana...
If you’re about to embark on a year in the States, I’d like to say a big well done to you for having the guts to do it, and to tell any sceptics you have to sod off. When people found out I was studying inPublished in USA -
Austin
Friday, 20 August 2010Lisa Gerard gives us her views and advice on going to Austin, Texas, for the year abroad.
Oh, Austin, where do I begin? Austin is a fantastic city; it’s growing too quickly, becoming a little too popular, but it's all part of the charm. It has dedicated, passionate residents ranging from students to artists to businessmen. An anomaly within Texas, Austin is extremely liberal, free-spirited, and a hotbed for innovative thinkers and businesses.Published in USA -
Learning a new language...every year!
Thursday, 12 August 2010I've always been interested in languages. By high school graduation I spoke Spanish, German, French, and Filipino. I started my blog to answer questions about how I learn languages, and I chose "fluent every year" as a fun goal with a unique identity. It turns out, it's already more popular than I ever expected, and I'm still just getting started!
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Signposting around the world: Translation boo-boos
Wednesday, 28 July 2010Going off on a year abroad (or just holidaying somewhere outside of the UK) can prove to be quite a shock to the system, with gratuitous translations thrown left, right and centre onto corrugated metal. Signposts, shop names and toilet etiquette have all been given some dodgy translations abroad, and we only felt it was just to dedicate a whole article to such gems as these...And there was this one time, in band camp...Published in Lost in Translation -
Volunteering in Mexico
Wednesday, 21 July 2010Daniel Dawes volunteered in Mexico, around the Oaxacan coast and the Yucatán. He worked with H.E.L.P and gives us his account of how it went, what he helped out with and what he got out of it
When? Summer 2003
What? H.E.L.P (Humanitarian Educational Long term Project)
Where? Mexico (Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Zipolite, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, Tulum, Mérida, Mexico City)Published in Volunteering Abroad
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