The ups and downs of studying abroad
Most people spend a lot of time preparing for their year abroad – where they’re going to live, what they’re going to pack, and so on. But they often don’t […]
So, how is your year abroad going?
Name: Hanife Kocacinar Host country: Denmark Subject: Law I believe many of the exchange students are asked this question which is why I wanted to share my experience with you […]
Overcoming Obstacles on your Year Abroad
I am currently studying abroad in Münster for the year, and whilst the experience has generally been fantastic, there was initially one major obstacle to overcome: finding somewhere to live. […]
Christmas and New Year’s Eve abroad
During my study abroad year in the USA I had 4 weeks off from uni over Christmas and New Year, so I was able to fit in lots of travelling. […]
Thanksgiving in the USA
During my study abroad year in Oregon in the USA I was fortunate enough to experience a very traditional Thanksgiving holiday. My friend Emily invited me to spend the holiday […]
Tips for Travelling on a Budget
One of the very obvious bonus points about studying abroad is the ‘abroad’! When I found out I was going to be studying in Oslo, Norway, I was pretty excited—the […]
Blog about my experience on the British Council Generation UK programme, Beijing 2019
I applied to the Generation UK programme and completed an internship during the summer of 2019. The programme was a perfect fit for me, a cross-cultural experience working in a […]
Studying abroad in Amsterdam
STUDY ABROAD IN AMSTERDAM LIVING IN A NEW CITY The thought of being able to live and study in a new city was really exciting for me, as you immediately […]
30 Years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall – the story of an exchange student who was there
To coincide with the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Dr Martin Zeidler, Reader in Biomedical Science, recounts his experience of witnessing this momentous event whilst on […]
Joining an orchestra abroad – meeting new people through hobbies.
Dylan Leyland – Ruhr-Universität Bochum Before I left for Germany, I always knew I wanted to keep up my trumpeting and music making so my first step was to do […]
