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Reflecting On My Exchange Year: Why Studying Abroad Is Worth It
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada I could go on FOREVER about why studying abroad is worth it. From making friends across the world to accessing learning opportunities you might not have had the chance to have otherwise. For the sake of this blog, I will break down some broad reasons as to why I believe studying abroad is simply too incredible of an opportunity to not take up. Disclaimer. There are sacrifices which have to be made when doing a year abroad. You will inevitably graduate a year after some of your first and second year course or housemates. You might spend a Christmas away from home. But…
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A week in Alaska
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada With signs of summer starting to emerge in Toronto after the Canadian winter, what better way to round-off an amazing exchange year than to dust off our SuperPuffs and layer up again for Alaska!
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How to survive a Torontonian winter
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Here is a practical guide on how to survive and embrace the crazy Canadian winter as a Brit.
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Academics Abroad: Adjusting to UofT’s Teaching Style
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Despite being the underlying purpose of why you are there, the actual process of studying at a university abroad isn’t talked about enough! Being a student at the University of Toronto has been the most academically enriching opportunity of my life. I speak from my experiences as a UofT Psychology exchange student. Nevertheless, my advice is generalised, to help smooth the transition from studying at UoM to your host uni.
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Ultimate Toronto Checklist
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Are you studying in Toronto? Or maybe just visiting the city from a North American university? You’ve come to the right place. I spent my year abroad slowly compiling this list of things to do in Toronto…
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Tips and tricks to thrive in your first semester abroad
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Moving “across the pond” (a phrase I’ve heard one too many times) was arguably the scariest, yet most unregrettable thing I’ve done. In this blog, I’m going to break down what to do in your first few weeks after landing in the city! Although my advice stems from my experience at the University of Toronto, it can be applicable to any exchange student!
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Lost navigating Toronto accommodation? A quick guide.
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Realistic and relatable advice from someone who was in your position a year ago. Congratulations on making it this far with the year abroad process! After you have been through logistics with getting your place sorted at your exchange uni, your main concern will start to shift to accommodation.
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