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What a Year Abroad at NC State Taught Me.
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States I spent my year abroad at NC State University, and it was an unforgettable experience. As with any experience there are highs and lows, but here are a few reflections and bits of advice to anyone considering or preparing for a year abroad in the states (or anywhere really!) Roommates One of my biggest concerns when I was preparing to come to NC State was the sharing a room situation. But if there is one thing I can say about this is that your roommate doesn’t define your study abroad experience! If you don’t click with your roommate immediately I wouldn’t…
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New York City on a budget!
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States New York City has a reputation for being super expensive which can definitely put some students off from travelling there. But as I was nearing the end of my time of my study abroad in the states, I knew I would regret not making the trip to NYC. But fortunately I found that a trip to NYC does not necessarily have to drain your bank account- it can be done on a budget, and this blog post is here to show you how! When to visit: The cheapest time of year to visit NYC tends to be in Feb/March. I would…
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A weekend in Boston: A travel guide
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States. Visiting Boston has been one of my favourite trips during my year abroad at North Carolina State University. Just a short hour-and-a-half flight from Raleigh, it’s an ideal weekend getaway for anyone studying at NCSU or anywhere on the East Coast. It is one of more historic cities in the US and unlike many other US cities, incredibly walkable so felt almost like a European citybreak!
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From UOM to NC State: Key differences between U.K. and U.S. university systems.
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States. When you imagine your upcoming year abroad its easy to get caught up in the excitement of travel, new experiences and meeting people that you forget about the studying aspect of this year. Whilst the travel and people aspect of your study abroad is the most memorable part of year, hopefully understanding how the academic system works in the U.S. compared to the U.K. will help you navigate your study abroad more smoothly! Heres a breakdown of the biggest differences I experienced between UOM and NC State, and what prospective US study abroad students can generally expect:
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A guide to Washington Dc!
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States. Why DC? Whether you’re studying on the East Coast or simply traveling through the United States, the capital of the US, Washington, D.C. is definitely a place to add to your list. Known for its cleanliness, affordability, and diverse range of activities, D.C. was a charming weekend city break!
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My road-trip to Charleston SC + tips on how to travel cheaply in the U.S.
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States. 2 months into my year abroad, once I had settled into my life at NC State, I set off on my first trip out-of-state to South Carolina. As an international student on a budget I was a bit worried about how expensive travel is here; you definitely won’t find £40 flights like we have in Europe. Traveling in the South is very different, a lot more expensive and heavily car-centric, but don’t let that put you off- embracing these differences is part of the experience. This is why I have compiled what I have learnt about travelling cheaply for any future…
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Navigating a roommate at a U.S university
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States. With the majority of study abroad exchanges in the US having a roommate is the norm. Whilst sharing a room is a concept us at UOM are not used to and something that I was really worried about, it is fundamentally not as bad as you expect. The tips below are what I am using currently to navigate this completely new living situation.
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