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  • North America,  University of Wisconsin-Madison,  USA

    Adjusting to Life Back in Manchester

    April 9, 2025 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Returning to life back in Manchester has been a bit strange.

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    Arizona State – A look back on ASU

    August 10, 2022

    Go Devils! My first two weeks in Arizona.

    January 17, 2018

    A Practical Guide to Accommodation in Toronto

    April 30, 2022
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Why Madison, Wisconsin?

    April 7, 2025 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Madison is such a special city, and to me, it has the perfect college town vibe. The campus sits right on a lake, everything is super walkable, and the way the city and campus blend together so seamlessly is honestly just really nice, all while keeping that distinct college feel. Now, as you may have noticed, I’m the only person writing about UW-Madison on this blog. And yes, that’s because I’m the only person who chose Wisconsin all the way from Manchester. Honestly, I have no idea why more people don’t come here! Ok, maybe I’m a little biased, but I truly…

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    A Day in the Life at UW-Madison

    May 14, 2026
  • North America,  University of Wisconsin-Madison,  USA

    What to Do in Austin, Texas

    April 2, 2025 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA My friend and I headed to Austin, Texas for spring break, and we had a great time. It was a nice change to escape Wisconsin’s cold and enjoy the sunny 28°C weather. Austin is such a cool city, so I thought I’d share the best spots to check out if you ever find yourself in the Lone Star State.

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    Leaving the US

    May 25, 2017

    Montréal summer loving

    June 17, 2016

    MITACS Chapter 1: Arrival and settling in

    July 25, 2022
  • North America,  University of Wisconsin-Madison,  USA

    New York City Food Recommendations

    March 31, 2025 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA I was lucky enough to visit New York City three times during my year abroad, and the energy there is unlike anywhere else. The food? Next level! I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite spots, so if you ever find yourself in the city, you’ll know exactly where to go.

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    McGill Orientation Week

    September 6, 2016

    Saying Goodbye!: Tales of a Mancunian Lost in the City of Angels

    September 5, 2024

    The Final Travels

    June 22, 2018
  • North America,  University of Wisconsin-Madison,  USA

    Looking Back on My Year Abroad in America!

    March 28, 2025 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Written on June 8th, 2024: My time abroad is swiftly drawing to a close, with my flight back to London in just two days. As I sit in one of my favorite coffee shops, Collectivo, here in Madison, I’m struggling to find the words to reflect on the past nine months. It’s been a whirlwind of a month, racing across eight different states, trying to experience as much of this vast country as possible before heading home. Now that I’m back in Madison, I finally have a moment to process the fact that I’ll be leaving for good. It is a strange…

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    My favourite places in LA!

    May 11, 2017

    Life After Toronto: Where Next?

    January 28, 2020

    Q&A with a Mitacs student

    June 28, 2023
  • North America,  University of Wisconsin-Madison,  USA

    Reflecting on my First Semester at UW-Madison!

    March 25, 2024 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA I have now completed my first semester abroad! It has certainly been overwhelming at times but ultimately so rewarding.

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    ‘It won’t happen to me’

    April 19, 2019

    Breaking out of the comfort zone: A reflection

    September 9, 2018

    Mountains, lakes and more mountains!

    November 28, 2019
  • North America,  University of Wisconsin-Madison,  USA

    My First Week at the University of Wisconsin, Madison!

    February 1, 2024 /

    By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA It has been a hectic few months settling into my new life at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I am now just finding time to upload the blog post which I wrote after my first week here – it’s now been nearly four months! The time really does fly by. 

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    September 21, 2019

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    November 1, 2021

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    June 28, 2023

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Best part of living in New Jersey is the access to trains/buses into New York City. NYC is amazing all year round from the Rockefeller tree at Christmas to summer evenings on the Brooklyn Piers. There is truly a new part of the city to explore every visit! - GA Amy 🗽🇺🇸 #globalambassador #uom_goabroad Are you a first-year student thinking about doing a study abroad in your third-year? Here are our GGAs top tips to get ahead of planning your year abroad (trust us, you’ll thank yourself next year!) ✈️🌍 #uom_goabroad Photos from Shaw's recent geophysics field trip to Afton Canyon! ⛰️ #globalambassador #uom_goabroad Spent the weekend in Boston exploring Fenway Park, Harvard, the MassArt Museum and more! The T made it easy to get everywhere while keeping things a bit more sustainable. - GA Amy ❄🚄 🌍#globalambassador #uom_goabroad A weekend trip to Washington DC! Perfect place for politics and history students as it was very educational with free museums and historical buildings to visit! - GA Amy 🇺🇸🧡 #globalambassador #uom_goabroad Our Global Ambassadors write blog posts about their experience studying abroad to inspire and help future students, developing skills from effective communication to storytelling 📝 Interested? Apply now - the deadline is next Friday! 🤩 #uom_goabroad  #globalambassador Some pictures from the start of my second semester at ANU! I've had a wonderful time visiting a local vineyard, a sunflower maze, going in a hot air balloon at the Canberra balloon spectacular and watching the skyfire fireworks over lake burley griffin with friends :) - GA Lily 🎈🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Same thing. Said two ways. Both agree that you should apply now. #uom_goabroad Some of the fun activities and events that Rutgers has put on for free for all students! A stand-up set by Caleb Hearon, basketball games, a Coach pop-up event, a trip to see the New Jersey Devils play and a trip to the United Nations in New York! - GA Amy 🏀🇺🇸 #globalambassador #uom_goabroad

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