Global Guidance Ambassador
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Rainy Days and Dealing with FOMO: The Art of Solo Dates
By Isabelle Henaghan, University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada Choosing to do a year abroad can be daunting for many reasons. You might end up reeling pros and cons lists on your notes app on the 142 as you reach closer to the acceptance or referral deadline with My Placement. But whether you had premeditated the concern of feeling alone or not, I am confident that it is a feeling that almost everyone experiences during the exchange. Doing a year abroad is one of the best decisions I have made for myself. I have absolutely loved meeting so many new people from all over the world, and I have found the…
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Tips for a stress free year abroad
By Txell Borràs, Università Bocconi, Italy, Milano. Uncertainty when entering a new university in a new country, is intimidating and a big factor that can condition your experience during a year abroad. It should be a fun and unforgettable experience, free of worries or stress, to look back at with excitement and nostalgia, so you should not let poor management of your time and exams get in the way of that. Here are some tips for you that I would have loved to hear about before starting my Bocconi experience.
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Hidden gems: Amsterdam edition
By Hannah Wheeler, Vrije Universitiet, Netherlands Throughout my year in Amsterdam, I was always keen to try and find spots that were beyond the tourist’s gaze. When I met an Amsterdamer, I would often ask what places they recommended and what were their favourite parts of the city. Here are a few places I discovered and fell in love with…
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What it’s like being a Global Guidance Ambassador
By Georgia Kennington, Global Guidance Ambassador (2020-2021) When I found out that my application to be a GGA was successful, I was so excited. I had enjoyed my year abroad so much that I wanted to encourage and help other people to do the same. And that is pretty much what the job is in a nutshell! I get to talk to a lot of students, which is my favourite part of the job. I spend a lot of time answering people’s questions via emails and social media, and making sure that everyone has as much information as possible to make the best choices about their study abroad! It’s also…
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Tips on Researching Partners
So, you’ve done it, you’ve made the most important decision of your life to date, you’re going to apply to study abroad. You’ve gone on to MyPlacement, done the advanced search for your course and found out exactly where it is you are allowed to go! Now, for some of you, the options may be more limited, which makes your life much easier when it comes to researching which partners you are going to apply for – remember, you’re only allowed to apply to 8 partners maximum! But for others, the list might be pretty long. This is a good thing, lots of options means you have more opportunity to…
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