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5 Things to Know about Singapore
By Felecia Ogunnuga, Singapore, National University of Singapore Moving to a new country is always exciting but can also be a bit overwhelming, especially when it’s a vibrant place like Singapore! As I settled into my year abroad, I quickly discovered a few essential tips that made my experience smoother and more enjoyable. From dealing with the intense heat to navigating daily life, these five things are what I wish I’d known before arriving. Whether you’re preparing for your own adventure in Singapore or just curious about life here, this guide will help you hit the ground running and make the most of your time in the city!
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Melbourne Adventures: Beyond the City Center.
By Emily Fujii Kyriakidou, University of Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne, the bustling city in Australia’s south-eastern corner, is a vibrant hub of culture, education, and culinary delights. Living in the city center offers unparalleled convenience for university life, grocery shopping, access to markets, café hopping, and exploring the city’s unique neighborhoods. The extensive public transport network, including trams and buses, makes getting around a breeze. However, if you truly want to unlock the authentic Melbourne experience, renting a car or traveling with a friend who owns one is the way to go.
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Mastering Assessments at the University of Melbourne: A Student’s Guide
By Emily Fujii Kyriakidou, University of Melbourne, Australia Navigating the academic challenges of the University of Melbourne requires a blend of smart planning, consistent effort, and effective study techniques. Unlike the University of Manchester, the University of Melbourne’s assessment structure includes not only quizzes and assignments but also mid-semester tests that can account for 20-30% of your final grade. These mid-semester tests are crucial, as they cover a significant portion of the course content.
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Going Abroad? But what about your significant other!
By Alicja Banasiak, University of California Santa Cruz, US Can a long-distance relationship work? Well, I’d say yes. Before coming to the US, I was dating my boyfriend for a couple of months. We entered the relationship knowing that I was going to study abroad the following year.
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A Guide to the French Life (on a budget)
By Eva Kristinova (Sciences Po Toulouse, France) France is full of awesome places that you can explore, food you can try and events you can attend. But living the ideal exchange experience rarely comes cheap – don’t know about you but I certainly cannot afford to buy a fresh baguette from the local bakery every single morning (yes, this stereotype about the French is actually true). Well, don’t worry, I got you 🙂 Here’s five tips for getting the most out of a stay in France, and not going broke in the process.
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Tips and reflection now that I’m home
Having now arrived home from studying abroad for the last year at Arizona State University in America, I thought that this would be a good opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and even give some tips to anyone looking to study abroad in the future. In terms of tips that I could recommend, perhaps one of the most important ones would be to make sure that you sort out your housing out as soon as you know where you are going if possible. I stayed in my first-choice housing on campus and it was really good, and allowed me to get as much as possible from the study…
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