By Txell Borràs, University of Bocconi, Milan, Italy
I know that being abroad is already an exciting experience: a new city, new people, maybe a new language and culture, and lots of places to see and visit. However, there is no shame on being a little bit too ambitious… Do not limit you experiences to your new home, but take advantage of the opportunity and TRAVEL!
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By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy
Studying abroad can be a very exciting time and, for many, a time that they will reminisce on for the rest of their lives. But for some, it will be a very isolating time – not knowing anyone, being far away from home, and in a different time zone from family and friends. So, I have made a list of things to help navigate feelings of loneliness.
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by Elizabeth Ahronson, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Day 1: Explore the Old Town and Mala Strana
After you have arrived in Prague, check into your accommodation and begin by exploring the Old Town Square, the heart of the city. Admire the beautiful architecture and the Astronomical Clock, which attracts hundreds of people each hour. Enjoy a traditional Czech breakfast at one of the many cafes in the centre and maybe try a local pastry called Trdelnik (also known as Chimney Cakes).
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by Elizabeth Ahronson, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
It is hard to believe that nearly a year has passed since I came back from studying abroad in Prague, which has been the best experience of my life to date. Returning home in late June when Prague was thriving with sun and tourists was bittersweet. Whilst I was excited to be close to my family again (and of course cuddle my cats), eat all the foods I missed, and eventually move back to my student house in Manchester, leaving the content, exciting life I had built whilst on my year abroad was very difficult. There may have been tears in my Uber to Prague airport…
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By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy
Despite Italian cuisine being one of the best in the world, there are a lot of restaurants that are tourist traps, selling average meals. So, I have made a list of my favourite places to eat in Milan!
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By Louis Hazeldine-Cosgrove (Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary.)
The Balkans is an infamous area of Eastern Europe, where there is not universal definition on what it consists of. But it is widely known as the belt of post-Yugoslavian and newly established countries: like Serbia, North Macedonia, Kosovo and so on. Many of which who belong to the ‘balkans’ hold negative connotations. Where war, ethnic instability and political turmoil overshadow the beauty of many of these countries.
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By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy
During my first semester in Milan, the hot weather and cheap public transport meant that I developed a serious case of the travel bug. So, I have rated and ranked my favourite places to travel to in Italy to help you decide where to travel to.
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by Elizabeth Ahronson, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
After being home in England for the Christmas period, my friends and I decided to organise a mini-interrail to three cities on our way back to Prague for the summer term. We decided to explore Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. This was very exciting for all of us as this would be each of our first times in these iconic European cities.
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By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy
Bocconi only provides one student accommodation for its exchange students, a large apartment complex called Aparto Giovenale. I was extremely lucky to secure a place there, however, once I arrived it was obvious why so many people struggled to get a place there.
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By Georgia Reid, Università Bocconi, Italy
Despite being considered one of the fashion capitals of the world, Milan itself is not a very big city. Therefore, I have curated a list of the must-see things in Milano to help with your trip.
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Chloé Bolton, University of Helsinki, Finland
Now I love Helsinki, I find the lifestyle amazing and the university has everything you need. But as a tourist and with visitors I found myself a little stuck the first time I had someone come over – it’s quite small and not the most tourist attractive destination. This being said, over the past six months I’ve curated a little bucket list of the sights, places and activities your friends or family would probably want to do.
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By Hannah Castenskiold
After spending nearly six months travelling away from home, I finally returned back home for the Christmas holidays, gleefully met by family, friends and more importantly, my dog. It was a precious three weeks to relax, rest and catch up with everyone, following one of my most memorable and adventurous years so far. Yet it made returning to Amsterdam feel almost daunting and I found myself unsure whether I had booked my plane back too early.
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