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Moving to Milan
By Txell Borràs, University of Bocconi, Milan. It has only been 10 days since I moved to Milan, and it already feels like a new home. To be honest, I did not have the best of welcomes, since the day I arrived we were on a government alert for heavy rain and the flight was delayed several times. However, the amazing experiences I have lived so far overweigh the chaos of the first days.
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Academic Differences I Noticed in Budapest📝👨🏼🏫
By Isabelle Lydon, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest On my year abroad, I attended Eötvös Lorànd University (ELTE) in Budapest. ELTE is considered one of the best universities in Hungary and is in the top 2% of universities worldwide. It consists of 9 faculties and has over 20,317 courses. They have 528 Erasmus partner universities and luckily UOM was one of them. I study Law at UOM, so I was a part of the Faculty of Law at ELTE which has to have been one of the most stunning university buildings I’ve ever seen.
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What I wish I knew before my year abroad
by Jasmine Angus, University of Bergen, Norway Looking back after the most fantastic year I thought I would write a cheat sheet of things I wish I knew before my year abroad. Some of it will be generic and others will be specific to Bergen, but I hope it helps anyway!
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South of Spain
By Aleksandra Budd, Madrid, Spain Valencia If you’re dreaming of sun, sand, food, and architecture, then Valencia is your place. From beach bars playing Reggaeton to pools and a vibrant party scene, they’re full of summer fun and relaxation. The popular Malvarrosa Beach and El Saler Beach offers a beautiful and serene backdrops. Known for its iconic dish, paella, Valencia boasts the authentic flavours of this rice-based delicacy, made with fresh seafood or tender meats, and infused with aromatic saffron. Head over to the The city of Arts and Sciences and get a feel for one of Spains 12 treasures. Almería Almería is a city that embraces its close proximity…
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The Festival of San Isidro
by Aleksandra Budd, Madrid, Spain The Festival of San Isidro is a week-long celebration in Madrid honouring the city’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. The festival occurs between the 6th -15th (the 15th being the official feast day) and includes numerous and varied events and activities such as: concerts, music, procession and parades.
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Amsterdam, land of tulips
By Hannah Carter-Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Netherlands Nothing makes you feel more like an Amsterdammer than cycling around with a bunch of tulips in your basket <3
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Windmills and Winkel 43
By Hannah Carter-Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam, the Netherlands A throwback to an Autumnal day out in Amsterdam
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Hidden Gems of Amsterdam
by Aimee Kinniburgh, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Netherlands Having lived in Amsterdam now for nearly 9 months, I think I’ve finally earnt the right to talk about some of my favourite, lesser-known places in Amsterdam to go for a coffee, study or for a pint in the all be in very limited, sun. So if you happen to find yourself in Amsterdam feel free to use this list to get away from some of the tourist, and TikTok, traps.
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Bilbao & San Sebastián
By Aleksandra Budd, Madrid, Spain The north of Spain tends to be overlooked. Most people think of the South as the holiday destination, but the North has an abundance of gems. If you’re in Madrid it’ll take around 4-6 hours by bus to get to the North of Spain, specifically the Basque region, but its well worth the journey. The region is full of history and boasts a unique culture and language that is distinct from the rest of Spain. Bilbao and San Sebastian are my favourite northern cities in Spain’s Basque region.
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Madrid’s Mountains
by Aleksandra Budd, Madrid, Spain Despite my research, I didn’t know that Madrid is surrounded by mountains. Known as Sierra de Guadarrama, the mountains lie just outside of madrid, an hour by bus. If you have a student travel card, the journey is free. There are a few buses that stop near the mountain; the 682, 684, 685, and the 688. Summer or winter the mountains are filled with beauty and adventure.
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How to Tackle Homesickness on your Year Abroad🏡
By Isabelle Lydon, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest It is inevitable that at some point into your year abroad you will experience some form of homesickness. Some of us may experience it more than others depending on how far away from home we are, but I think we all experience it one way or another. Feeling any type of homesickness is perfectly okay. Living in a new country alone is a really daunting experience, especially a non-English speaking country, because you are thrown completely out of your comfort zone. I think we all deserve a pat on the back for how courageous we have been this year (or semester). Whilst I…
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Weekend Trips from Toulouse – Exploring the South of France
by Sarah Cross, Sciences Po Toulouse, France Despite the impact of the strikes (see my previous post!), the trains both within and beyond the Occitane region of France have allowed me and my friends to visit lots of other towns and cities nearby. To make it even better, at the start of each months, some of these regional trains cost only 1 euro!!! We recently made the most of this with a trip to Avignon, Nîmes and Montpellier.
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