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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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Settling In by the Seine
by Andrea Finlay, Sciences Po Paris, France Buildings on my walk to university, Sciences Po Paris Moving to paris has been as incredible and as daunting as you can imagine. It’s practically a parallel universe to Fallowfield. Instead of New Zealand wines at the bottom of the road, I have Notre Dame Cathedral. The 143 Stagecoach bus is now the metro line 10 and sunny days in platt fields have now turned into heatwave picnics under the Eiffel tower.
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“I thought it was a joke when I was told about a Netball Club in Paris”
By Andrea Finlay, Sciences Po Paris, France Netball Paris Training Sessions In September 2023, I moved to Paris on my own as part of my study abroad year and I was of the stubborn opinion that I would not meet friends like the ones I had back at home. Even less, did I think that I would make enriching friendships through a netball club in the centre of Paris.
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“Let Them Eat Cake” : Day Out at Versailles
By Andrea Finlay, Sciences Po, Paris, France One of the many bonuses of doing a year abroad in Paris is that I am only a short commute from some of the world’s most famous landmarks.
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A Day in Università Bocconi
By Txell Borràs, University of Bocconi, Milan, Italy Università Bocconi, located in the heart of Milano, has built itself a renowned reputation around its rigorous academic programs, that has set them apart as one of the best economics universities around the world. But, how does it feel to actually spend a day as a Bocconi exchange student?
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