Grace Clarke (Psychology, University of Maryland, United States)
After my whirlwind year abroad, I anticipated that my return to Manchester and the delightful Mancunian weather would be extremely difficult. Continue reading “Returning to Reality”
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Final Reflections
By Grace Clarke (Psychology, University of Maryland, United States)
As I come to the end of my time in Maryland, I can safely say that I can look back on my year with such fond memories and with a huge smile. Despite the natural ups and downs of the year, I am extremely sad to be saying goodbye to my friends and the place that I have been fortunate enough to call home for the past 9 months. Continue reading “Final Reflections”
My Acapella Journey
By Grace Clarke (Psychology, University of Maryland, United States)
This blog post is about one of my favourite experiences whilst studying abroad, and definitely a very unique one! Continue reading “My Acapella Journey”
The Difference Between Semesters
By Grace Clarke (Psychology, University of Maryland, United States)
After travelling the States for a month over winter break, and saying goodbye to a good portion of my friendship group (who were only here a semester), I have to say I was slightly apprehensive about my second semester at Maryland. Continue reading “The Difference Between Semesters”
Wrapping Up the First Semester: My Highlights
By Grace Clarke, Psychology, University of Maryland, United States
I want to start by saying that this semester has been a blast! I have met some amazing, crazy and inspiring people, many of whom I know I will be friends with for a very long time to come. Continue reading “Wrapping Up the First Semester: My Highlights”
Five Pieces of Advice for Future Students
By Grace Clarke, Psychology, University of Maryland, United States
I am going to keep my next couple of blogs fairly short, and as useful as I can to those of you who are thinking about applying to study abroad, or to those who have already applied and are waiting to hear about whether they are going (good luck!!). Continue reading “Five Pieces of Advice for Future Students”
My First Few Weeks in Maryland
Grace Clarke (University of Maryland – College Park, U.S.A)
My first night spent in the US was pretty luxurious. I had a hotel room to myself, ordered room service, and slept in a king sized bed. Then after arriving on campus, having to drag my overweight suitcases to my hall and up the stairs to my dorm, I was swiftly brought back down to reality. To add to this, the temperature was uncomfortably in the thirties, and the humidity was unbearable. Continue reading “My First Few Weeks in Maryland”
Pre-Departure – Looking Back
Grace Clarke (University of Maryland – College Park, U.S.A)
So after months of preparation and piles of paperwork, the countdown to leaving quickly went from weeks to days, and before I knew it, I was leaving my house for Manchester airport. Continue reading “Pre-Departure – Looking Back”
