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  • North America,  Rutgers University,  USA

    The Ultimate Guide to the Rutgers Bus System, Campus Life, and Getting Around NJ

    September 23, 2025 /

    By Alex Toomey, Rutgers University, United States of America So you’ve landed in New Brunswick, bags unpacked, Target haul complete, and the emotional goodbyes are slowly fading into your mental rearview mirror. But now comes the real challenge: figuring out how to get around this sprawling maze of a campus (hello, five campuses?!) Fear not, future Scarlet Knight, buckle up for the lowdown on everything from the infamous Rutgers bus system to NJ Transit tips. RUTGERS BUS SYSTEM: CHAOS? YES. USEFUL? ALSO YES. Let’s start with the Rutgers bus system—both a miracle and a mild source of trauma. This free, student-only shuttle system connects all five New Brunswick campuses: College…

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    alexandratoomey

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    Erasmus,  Europe,  Netherlands,  University of Amsterdam

    Roeterseiland Campus – University of Amsterdam

    January 14, 2020 /

    The University of Amsterdam has four campuses located around the city. As I study social sciences I am located at Roeterseiland campus which is located just East of the city centre, in the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam.

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    Some things to bring back from your study abroad experience

    September 27, 2022

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    February 23, 2022

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  • Australasia,  Australia,  University of Melbourne

    No.1 Spots @UOM’s Campus

    November 18, 2019 /

    By Lauren Howie, The University of Melbourne No matter the day there’s always plenty of things to do around Melbourne’s campus from free BBQs and live music, to cosy study spots and farmer markets – the list is endless! So if your wanting to make your day at uni a little less studious and a whole lot more enjoyable, here’s a quick guide to my N.1 spots on campus. Melbourne University Garden

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  • Canada,  North America,  University of Calgary

    The UoC’s Solution to ‘Weather Sensitive’ Students

    November 6, 2018 /

    By George Davies – The University of Calgary, Canada Dropping to around -15.1 degrees Celsius during its harsh winter months, the weather in Calgary is a little different to that in Manchester. Although I don’t miss the soggy Mancunian weather a great deal, the gruesome stories I have been told about frost bite, as well as the violent arctic winds that sweep across campus, has me slightly worried.

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    August 26, 2015

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    July 11, 2019

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    October 28, 2019
  • Uncategorized,  USA

    Why You Should Pick Case Western Reserve University

    May 7, 2018 /

    Imogen Henry-Campbell, Case Western Reserve University, USA Case Western Reserve University is a small school compared to Manchester or some of the largest state schools like NC State. While it is less well known then schools like the University of California or Arizona State, Case is a really good choice for study abroad and these are the reasons why: Private School with Great Opportunities: Case Western is a private school in America and I felt privileged to experience life at one of the top institutions in America. For a small school, there are so many good facilities and opportunities better your life and career, from networking days to careers events,…

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  • North America,  Uncategorized,  USA

    Highlights of Case Western So Far…

    September 5, 2017 /

    By Imogen Henry-Campbell, Case Western Reserve University, USA So I have been in Case Western Reserve for just over two weeks and it has been hectic. After 2 days of travelling including 2 trains and 2 flights, I arrived late at night, extremely tired after being awake for over 24 hours. When I finally reached campus the sun was shining and it really showcased the lovely campus. My home for the next year is in The Village, an accommodation on the north campus for the upper class (3rd and 4th years). My favourite part of the village is that all the houses overlook the track and field area where the…

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  • Canada

    First Weeks

    September 12, 2014 /

    By Katie Lewin (Simon Fraser University, Canada) My first two weeks in Canada and SFU have been so busy I have barely had a minute to let it sink in! After two lonely days in Vancouver sorting out a phone and exploring, I took a taxi to SFU. I hadn’t been nervous about starting until I saw the mountain looming in the distance and it hit me how much of a big adventure I was undertaking. Moving into my accommodation was fine with everyone being very helpful, however, it was early to move in (which mainly first years do), so my accommodation was very empty which was a slightly strange…

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'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! "Really enjoying my first months in Hong Kong. I love the balance between big city life alongside amazing beaches and hikes. I can’t wait to explore more of the city and the islands!" - from our Global Ambassador Lola in Hong Kong!🌆🌴 Meet our Global Guidance Ambassadors!

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