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  • Europe,  Italy,  Mental Health,  University of Bocconi

    Dealing With Loneliness

    April 23, 2024 /

    By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy Studying abroad can be a very exciting time and, for many, a time that they will reminisce on for the rest of their lives. But for some, it will be a very isolating time – not knowing anyone, being far away from home, and in a different time zone from family and friends. So, I have made a list of things to help navigate feelings of loneliness.

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    November 15, 2024

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    Leros – ‘Island of Outcasts’

    September 30, 2018
  • Europe,  Italy,  University of Bocconi

    The Best Food Spots in Milan

    April 16, 2024 /

    By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy Despite Italian cuisine being one of the best in the world, there are a lot of restaurants that are tourist traps, selling average meals. So, I have made a list of my favourite places to eat in Milan!

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    Dealing With Loneliness

    April 23, 2024

    Inter-railing for a week around Europe

    October 29, 2024

    Toulouse à Grande Vitesse… or not.

    September 15, 2021
  • Europe,  Italy,  University of Bocconi

    From Roaming Rome to Sicilian Serenity: Ranking My First Semester’s Travels

    March 27, 2024 /

    By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy During my first semester in Milan, the hot weather and cheap public transport meant that I developed a serious case of the travel bug. So, I have rated and ranked my favourite places to travel to in Italy to help you decide where to travel to.

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    Academia and the university system in France

    November 2, 2021

    La fête de Noël (even if a little late)

    January 7, 2022

    A day trip to Tallinn: What to do and see!

    August 15, 2024
  • Europe,  Italy,  University of Bocconi

    Living in an “Exchange Student” Accommodation

    February 29, 2024 /

    By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy Bocconi only provides one student accommodation for its exchange students, a large apartment complex called Aparto Giovenale. I was extremely lucky to secure a place there, however, once I arrived it was obvious why so many people struggled to get a place there.

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    Where Sustainability Isn’t a Trend – It’s Just Germany

    June 18, 2026

    A Tourist’s Guide to Milan

    February 29, 2024

    Dealing With Loneliness

    April 23, 2024
  • Europe,  Italy,  University of Bocconi

    A Tourist’s Guide to Milan

    February 29, 2024 /

    By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy Despite being considered one of the fashion capitals of the world, Milan itself is not a very big city. Therefore, I have curated a list of the must-see things in Milano to help with your trip.

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    Maximise Your Study Abroad Experience: Volunteering in Denmark

    April 28, 2025

    Football and Festivals in España

    November 5, 2024

    I can’t believe I’m halfway through already

    January 28, 2019
  • Italy,  Uncategorized,  University of Bocconi

    A Taste of Sicily: The Must-Try Cuisines in Taormina

    November 9, 2023 /

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    April 16, 2024
  • Italy,  University of Bocconi

    The Differences Between Bocconi and Manchester

    September 28, 2023 /

    By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy Today marks one month of living in Milan, and despite only being in week 3 of lectures, I have noticed a vast difference in the learning and teaching styles between Manchester and Bocconi.

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Last, but most certainly not least, well done to the shortlisted pictures for the third category of our photo competition! 📸 Come spend a day with our Global Ambassador Connie, who's studying at Stockholm University, Sweden! 📚 Congratulations to the shortlisted pictures for our category 'Livin' La Vida Local'! 📸 Are you considering studying abroad as part of your degree? ✈️ Well done to the shortlisted pictures for our category 'Captured on Campus'! 📸 'Trips to Banff National Park' - from our GA Andrey in Calgary, Canada! Wondering what life after university holds? Just because your friends aren't going, doesn't mean you need to miss out too! "Enjoying my reading week on a field trip with UWA, travelling along the south coast to Busselton and Margaret River to learn about the development of regions and its effect on people and the environment (with a bit of sightseeing along the way🤭)" - from our Global Ambassador Alice in Australia!

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