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  • Europe,  Finland,  Uncategorized,  University of Helsinki

    My first impressions of Helsinki!

    September 27, 2023 /

    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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    April 28, 2025

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    January 23, 2020
  • Asia,  Singapore,  Singapore Management University

    Post-departure Tips for SMU

    February 24, 2023 /

    By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore. Since I have now been in Singapore for over six months, here are some of the things you should be aware of when you arrive.

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    Taiwan in a Weekend

    March 23, 2020

    Johor Bahru – Singaporeans’ Favourite Getaway

    October 16, 2024

    Some first impressions of Hong Kong, coloured by secondary reflections

    March 2, 2018
  • Canada,  North America

    MITACS Chapter 1: Arrival and settling in

    July 25, 2022 /

    By: Eva Kristinova (University of Regina, Canada, Mitacs Research Internship Scheme 21-22) For those of you who have been following my study abroad journey in France, it might be a little confusing to start reading about yet another trip without a proper closing. Two quick things on that: 1. saying goodbye is always difficult, and so I have been kind of avoiding it, even having left Toulouse behind; 2. who says it’s over?! Oh no, I am not done with France yet! So yes, I hope that inadequate explanation provided at least some closure. Moving on…

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    July 15, 2023

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    July 29, 2018
  • Europe,  France

    Toulouse à Grande Vitesse… or not.

    September 15, 2021 /

    By Eva Kristinova, (Sciences Po Toulouse, France) Hello everyone and welcome to my year-long study exchange journey in Toulouse! We will start off with the good news so far: I’ve arrived. And I’m afraid that’s where it ends. To be fair I am somewhat to blame for all I’m about to tell you, but I hope that after reading this, you will admit that no amount of extra preparation could have helped. So let’s dive into my voyage from Brussels to Toulouse… oh, did I mention it was all by train? Well, now you know (and those of you familiar with the French TGV probably guessed as much from the…

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    A year in Helsinki…

    September 26, 2024

    Arriving in Barcelona

    October 8, 2024

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    January 27, 2020
  • Australasia,  Australia,  University of Melbourne

    Moving to Melbourne

    August 19, 2019 /

    By Lauren Howie, The University of Melbourne Time has soared by since I first set foot in Melbourne. Now 8 weeks into the Aussie dream (and loving every second of it) I’ve put together 5 life hacks that made settling into this fantastic city a lot less daunting!

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    June 26, 2018

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    September 30, 2019

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    May 8, 2026

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Are you considering studying abroad as part of your degree? ✈️ Well done to the shortlisted pictures for our category 'Captured on Campus'! 📸 '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!

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