Europe
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Travelling around Central Europe✈️
By Isabelle Lydon, Eötvös Lorànd University, Budapest To end our year abroad my friend and I decided to do a bit of travelling around Europe. We thought what a better way to end such a fantastic year. Let me tell you we were right. In this post, I will be telling you about how I saved for, planned and what I did for just under four weeks travelling around Central Europe. These are all my own experiences, and this may differ from person to person so please do bear this in mind.
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The French Road Trip
My journey home from Toulouse to Newcastle!
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The Differences Between Bocconi and Manchester
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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My first impressions of Helsinki!
by Chloe Bolton, University of Helsinki, Finland My first two weeks in Helsinki. What a whirlwind. As you’d probably expect with any destination you’re going to, the first two weeks will be somewhat chaotic, but in an amazing way. From meeting a whole bunch of people from all corners of Europe to figuring out how the student registration system works, moving into a new flat, getting to grips with the Finnish language and taking in the beauty of the city – you will love it. As things are slowly settling down and classes are starting, I thought I could talk you through what you might expect and experience when moving…
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How does UVA differ from UOM?
by Molly Hayward, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Having done a year studying Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Amsterdam, and two years studying Geography at University of Manchester these are just five overall differences I noticed in university teaching style.
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Nice places to eat in Amsterdam
by Molly Hayward, the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Welcome to the gastronomic wonderland that is Amsterdam. Nestled along picturesque canals and charming cobblestone streets, this city is not only a feast for the eyes but also a paradise for food enthusiasts. From quaint cafes serving buttery stroopwafels to trendy eateries offering innovative fusion cuisine, Amsterdam has something to tantalize every palate. In this blog, I will guide you to the hidden gems and well-known favourites that make Amsterdam a true food lover’s haven. Join us as we meander through the city’s historic neighbourhoods, discovering the stories and flavours that make each dining spot unique. From traditional Dutch dishes like bitterballen…
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Moving to Milan
By Txell Borràs, University of Bocconi, Milan. It has only been 10 days since I moved to Milan, and it already feels like a new home. To be honest, I did not have the best of welcomes, since the day I arrived we were on a government alert for heavy rain and the flight was delayed several times. However, the amazing experiences I have lived so far overweigh the chaos of the first days.
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Aarhus University Summer School vlog!
by Catherine Bird, University of Aarhus, Denmark
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Is the MuseumKaart worth it?
By Molly Hayward, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam can be a very expensive city so any ways to save money are always welcome. I decided at the beginning of the year to buy the MuseumKaart for 64.90 Euros. In this post I will outline some of the galleries it covers in Amsterdam and how much money was saved.
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Birthday week in Bergen – what I got up to and tips for the first week!
By Tali Hamshaw, University of Bergen, Norway I arrived in Bergen on the 10th August feeling terrified and wondering why I had decided to put myself through this. But what I thought would be a difficult first week of adjusting quickly turned into one of the best weeks!
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A guide to your year abroad and academic development in the ‘Dam
by Nia Clarke, Universiteit van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Sat round the dinner table with my Manchester-Amsterdam friends, we do a quickfire round of advice to prospective students. This is a mixture of personal reflections and academic insights that I have collated and hope they are valuable to somebody.
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Going on a Year Abroad✈️🌍
By Isabelle Lydon, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest As I reflect on the end of my study abroad, I was thinking about things I wish I knew before going that are not stressed enough or that nobody tells you about. I thought this would be a good post for people to read before they go. This post is completely based on my own personal experiences and encounters on my time abroad and it may be different to what you may or have experienced so please do bear this in mind.
