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Memories from a Mixing Bowl
By Zhuzhen Xie (Nina), Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon, France It has been two months since I started my residence abroad in Lyon, France. Among all the exciting changes in environment and lifestyle, I found myself a little baffled by the challenges of language and adaptation that would take some time to overcome. However, I think I have discovered one way to find my own rhythm: baking. After a busy week, I would spend an afternoon in the kitchen, playing with sugar, butter, and flour while listening to the soft tunes of the cello or piano. With my successful attempts, I would share the results with my friends who lived…
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Inter-railing for a week around Europe
By Hannah-Louise Sampson, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany After my study exchange had come to an end, I decided I was going to inter-rail for a week as a way to slowly return to England.
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Why you should make Albania your next place to visit
By Hannah Castenskiold, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Netherlands Being on a year abroad is one of the easiest ways to catch the travel bug. For a group of us in Amsterdam, as much as we love this city, UvA’s easter holiday was the perfect opportunity to explore somewhere new. After a while of negotiating the cookies of skyscanner and rome2rio, we found that taking the bus to Brussels then flying to Tirana, Albania was the cheapest option, and to our luck, one of the best, undiscovered places Europe has to offer.
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Exams all year round? What’s up with the differences between UH and UOM
by Chloe Bolton, University of Helsinki, Finland Okay, so forget everything you’ve learned about exam season over the past two years, and get ready for exam year. Lucky for you, the grades you get here don’t count towards your final degree, so don’t stress, all you need is a pass. Unlucky for me, I’m doing better here than I was in Manchester.
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Seeing the Northern Lights in Finland!
By Chloe Bolton, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland It truly is a breath-taking experience. You can see them all year round in Helsinki if you’re lucky, but if it’s a must on your bucket list it is worth going up North to Oulu or anywhere in Lapland. I was lucky enough to see the northern lights a few times this year in Finnish Lapland (December), in Oulu (February) and in Helsinki (May), but a lot of people saw them from Helsinki in September. If you are on the lookout you should be able to see them more often than that!To stay alert I would recommend the Aurora app, it’ll notify…
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Cafes & bakeries in Berlin
By Hannah-Louise Sampson, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany Berlin is popular for many things, from it’s vibrant night life, diverse culture and rich history, you’ll never be short of things to do. Amidst all its excitement, one of my favourite things to do is enjoy a coffee and sweet treat at a cozy cafe, while I romanticise my life ( it’s becoming my main personality trait…) Whether I’m going solo or catching up with friends, I absolutely love the vibes of a good coffee shop. So, I’ve made a list of a few of my top café picks in Berlin. Isla Coffee Located in Flughafenkiez, Isla coffee has it all; good…
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A Year to Remember in Milan
By Txell Borras, Università Bocconi, Italy. Returning home after a year abroad in Milan feels like waking up from a dream. Even though coming back home is exciting, the buzzing ambiance of Milan, its streets flooded with style and fashion, and the aroma of freshly brewed espresso will definitely be missed. Reflecting on this incredible journey, I can’t help but feel a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for the amazing friendships, the adventures, and the invaluable lessons I’ve gathered along the way.
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Bored in Bergen? Why not get a tattoo?
By Georgiana Marinescu, University of Bergen, Norway This may be an unusual activity to write a blog about, but if you love tattoos like I do, this post is for you.
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Ice Bathing In Norway:
By Georgiana Marinescu, University of Bergen, Norway If you have the opportunity to visit Norway or study there for a year like me, you will find that ice bathing is a very common sport all around.
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My experience being a ‘Fadder’ in Bergen:
By Georgiana Marinescu, University of Bergen, Norway In February, during my second semester at the University of Bergen, I had the opportunity to be a mentor (or as they like to call it: Fadder) to the new International students coming for the second semester.
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On The Road: Paris Year Abroaders Take on Bordeaux
By Andrea Finlay, Sciences Po Paris, France With university classes and exams finished, it was only right for the year abroad team in Paris to start our adventures around French cities. As the end of april fast approached us, so did the end of exams and assessments. So it was only natural for my friends and I to celebrate by taking a short weekend trip to Bordeaux.
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Copenhagen Bakery Tour
By Ellen Sleeuw, University of Copenhagen, Denmark My google maps for Copenhagen currently looks like this:
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