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Amsterdam: Top tips for the ultimate ‘coffee and a sweet treat’ guide
By Augusta Arron, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands If my time studying at Amsterdam this year has taught me anything it has been how much I love to explore cities… and pastries. Cafe’s offer the perfect means to do so, especially for students, providing hotspots for culture, community, food and some amazingly high-grade study sustenance (coffee).
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Fashion Week & Design Week
By Txell Borràs, University of Bocconi, Milan, Italy Living in Milan, as soon as the months of February and then April come around, you can feel the excitement and anticipation building in the city. Fashion Week and Design Week aren’t just events; they’re immersive experiences that transform the city—and the life of those living there—into a roller coaster of glamour and creativity, turning what would appear as regular weeks into the highlights of the year.
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A day in the heartbeat of glamour, Milano
By Txell Borràs, University of Bocconi, Milan, Italy Most of us grew up captivated by the glittering allure of teen dramas such as Gossip Girl or Sex and the City. These shows didn’t just entertain us; they ignited a desire deep within to feel like the main character in a buzzing city, with vibrant nightlife, the endless string of events, glamour and fashion. If there’s one city where this dream comes vividly to life, it’s Milan.
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Travelling (cheap) from Milano
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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Dealing With Loneliness
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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Three Day Itinerary for a Weekend in Prague
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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Life After Prague
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…
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The Best Food Spots in Milan
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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Solo Travelling in the Balkans:
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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From Roaming Rome to Sicilian Serenity: Ranking My First Semester’s Travels
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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Mini Interrail From Paris, to Amsterdam, to Berlin
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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Living in an “Exchange Student” Accommodation
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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