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  • North America,  The University of Maryland at College Park,  Uncategorized,  USA

    The College Park Run-Down

    June 6, 2023 /

    By Millie Elwell, University of Maryland College Park, USA Here is a quick rundown of tips and tricks for surviving at UMD!

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  • North America,  The University of Maryland at College Park,  Uncategorized,  USA

    Top 3 Trips of the Year

    June 6, 2023 /

    By Millie Elwell, University of Maryland College Park, USA Living in the USA for a year is perfect for travelling the country and sometimes it’s good to have a break from a college town. I’ve had quite a few adventures this year, and I encourage you to do the same. Here’s my top 3:

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    February 9, 2016

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    September 8, 2015

    Spring Break Travels (or Cuba: Fun yet Maddeningly Frustrating)

    April 8, 2016
  • North America,  The University of Maryland at College Park,  Uncategorized,  USA

    An Itinerary for the Perfect Weekend in New York

    April 25, 2023 /

    by Millie Elwell, University of Maryland College Park, USA Lucky enough to have family friends in New York, I have visited quite a few times over my year abroad. So here is my perfect itinerary from College Park, Maryland (not inc. accommodation).

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    July 16, 2018

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    February 21, 2016

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    April 30, 2022
  • North America,  Uncategorized,  USA

    The Highs and Lows of College Park

    March 17, 2023 /

    by Millie Elwell – the University of Maryland, College Park.

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    Returning and Reminiscing

    July 15, 2023

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    April 30, 2022

    Coming Home

    September 25, 2018
  • North America,  The University of Maryland at College Park,  USA

    UMD is a bit of me!

    October 18, 2022 /

    (Please ignore that dreadful rhyme!) by Millie Elwell, University of Maryland – College Park After 55 days at the University of Maryland (UMD), I can safely say that I have fully immersed myself into American culture… and it has been a wild ride! From finding the best sushi place on campus (‘The Spot’), having offers to join sororities, and hearing the terrible ‘soccer’ heckles that Americans come up with (my favourite so far: “where’s your water bottle?”, which surely cannot be effective…), UMD has been a whirlwind of laughs.

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'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! Are you a Languages student interested in your options for your residence abroad? 🤔 '18 of us took a weekend trip up to Bruce Peninsula, where we stayed in an Airbnb and hired 3 cars. We visited The Grotto and Lion's Head trails with stunning views of Lake Huron at both locations. "We decided to spend the weekend in San Diego. Although we picked a cloudy weekend and missed the sunsets, we still had a lot of fun. ☀️" - from our Global Ambassador Ciara in LA! "Really enjoying my first months in Hong Kong. I love the balance between big city life alongside amazing beaches and hikes. I can’t wait to explore more of the city and the islands!" - from our Global Ambassador Lola in Hong Kong!🌆🌴 Meet our Global Guidance Ambassadors!

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