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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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    June 29, 2023

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    May 11, 2022
  • 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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    Laos: Recess Week

    March 2, 2020

    A second home

    November 5, 2014

    Emotional aftermath

    September 21, 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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    10 Things I miss about living in Toronto and studying at U of T

    December 1, 2019

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    September 28, 2022

    A Year of Self-Indulgence?

    September 25, 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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    May 5, 2022

    So Long, Copenhagen: Reflections on Study Abroad

    July 10, 2025

    How to finesse your way through study abroad in Amsterdam (broke student edition)

    November 4, 2019
  • 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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    May 16, 2023

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    January 24, 2025

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'Cycling through the seasons in Amsterdam' "My first two weeks in Perth! I’ve had a proper Aussie induction through AFL and rugby games, meeting a koala (and snake!) and decorating my own boomerang. Despite it being winter, I have also spent a lot of time by the sea, at Scarborough and Cottelsoe Beaches and visited Matilda Bay on Swan River (not even a 5 minute walk from campus). Through St Catherine’s College, I attended my first Formal Hall (the academic gown) and visited an incredible viewpoint overlooking the Perth skyline." from our GA Elizabeth in Australia 🐨🇦🇺🧡 #uomgoabroad #globalambassador A week in the life at our summer school in Siena ☀️🇮🇹🍕📚🍦🌅 #uom_goabroad Here are photos from my end of year trip from Yosemite, Zion and Joshua Tree National Parks from our Global Ambassador Lucy 🧡 #uomgoabroad #globalambassador Some pics from our summer school students who are currently my in Bordeaux, France (yes, the summer school has its very own dog) ☀🇫🇷🥐 #uomgoabroad These are from my journey on the California Zephyr Amtrak train, from Chicago to San Francisco. The journey was 56 hours but the views of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada were incredible! It is a great trip to do to see more of the USA and also be more sustainable as your carbon emissions are much lower travelling by train compared to flying. - GA Lucy 🚉 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador The last year of my life without a doubt has been the most incredible. I met wonderful people, tasted things I couldn't have imagined and saw the most beautiful sights. Not only did I get to learn a language, but I got to learn about our amazing world and more importantly, Mexico. In my last few weeks, I had the privilege of continuing my travels within Mexico and getting to see how my friends from UDLAP grew up and the culture that raised them. With so many colours even in the streets, its no surprise my friends are so joyful. México, te extraño mucho <3 🇲🇽🧡 Sunny afternoon in Amsterdam - GA Lily ☀️🇳🇱 Go Abroad is hiring! 📣

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