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    Reflecting on my Year Abroad

    April 11, 2025 /

    By Rhiann Singh, University of Ottawa Canada As I’m writing this I’m in my last 6 weeks into my final year here at UOM. It is crazy to think how fast my year abroad in Ottawa went and I can whole heartedly say that I do not regret a single thing.

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    January 4, 2022

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    March 24, 2025
  • Canada,  North America,  University of Ottowa

    What I Packed for Studying Abroad in Canada (And What I Wish I Hadn’t)

    April 7, 2025 /

    By Rhiann Singh, University of Ottawa, Canada Packing your whole life into a suitcase (or two in my case) is an extremely stressful thing to do. As a chronic over-packer I found this really difficult. Hopefully these tips should help you plan on what to take.

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    Vancouver

    April 29, 2025

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    October 3, 2019

    5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Studying and Living in Calgary

    June 24, 2019
  • Canada,  North America,  Uncategorized,  University of Ottowa

    Top 10 Things To Do In Ottawa!

    June 30, 2024 /

    By Rhiann Singh, University of Ottawa, Canada Ottawa is unlike most capital cities in the world, but it still has its beautiful little quirks, which made me love it so much. Here is a list of my top 10 things to do in and around Ottawa!

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    January 28, 2020

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    December 1, 2019

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    October 14, 2021
  • Canada,  North America,  Uncategorized,  University of Ottowa

    Reading Week Travels In Canada!

    March 26, 2024 /

    By Rhiann Singh, University of Ottawa, Canada One of the biggest things I recommend for anyone to do while they’re on their year abroad is to travel! Whether it is with someone, a group, or all alone, now is the perfect opportunity.

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    A Trip to Texas

    April 30, 2018

    Such a sudden end

    April 17, 2020

    MITACS Chapter 1: Arrival and settling in

    July 25, 2022
  • Canada,  North America,  Uncategorized,  University of Ottowa

    UoM vs. uOttawa

    November 14, 2023 /

    By Rhiann Singh, University of Ottawa, Canada I am over halfway through my first semester here at uOttawa so I thought I would share some of the differences I noticed between The University of Manchester and the University of Ottawa.

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    March 24, 2025

    Uni life at SFU- academic differences

    February 8, 2020

    Love for learning, reignited

    December 18, 2017
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    A Solo Weekend in Montréal!

    October 8, 2023 /

    By Rhiann Singh, University of Ottawa, Canada It sounds so cliche but if someone told me 9 months ago I would be solo travelling in Canada I actually would’ve laughed in their face! At the start of the year, I really struggled with my mental health, to the point where I couldn’t even leave my uni room. It got so bad, to the point where I was considering not even doing my year abroad. So for me to be sitting here writing about this trip is such an achievement and an example to others that it will eventually get better! This trip to Montréal was definitely spontaneous! I saw that…

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    A Look Back at Spring Break

    May 19, 2018

    McGill Orientation Week

    September 6, 2016

    All about Melbourne accommodation: where to live whilst studying on exchange

    April 2, 2026

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I had an incredible time travelling up the east coast of Australia in December with another of the GAs, visiting the Gold Coast up to Magnetic Island. We had the chance to get up close to a Koala, but one leg of the journey was 17 hours by coach! - GA Lily 🇦🇺🐨🦘 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador GA Lily - My trip to Bangkok and Ho Chi Mihn City for my first semester break. It was a surprisingly easy and affordable trip from Australia, and well worth it for the night markets and food alone. 🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Want to capture memories of your study abroad whilst boosting your CV and enhancing your personal development - become a Global Ambassador❗️ Applications are open, find more info in our linktree (in our bio) 🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Would you like to join an interdisciplinary cohort of master’s students interested in leadership and community engagement - and spend a few years in Canada?🇨🇦 Global Ambassador applications are now OPEN for students studying abroad in 26-27! Find out more information & how to apply in the linktree in our bio 🌍🤩 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Global Ambassadors write for our study abroad blog and post on social media, documenting their incredible experiences whilst boosting skills such as communication, marketing and confidence ⭐️ Applications open on Monday for anyone studying abroad for a full year or semester in 26/27 - don’t miss out! 🤩 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Some pics from our GA Nadine in Budapest - This is ELTE's very own botanical gardens situated just northeast of the city centre. Free to all ELTE students, not many seem to know about it but it is a great place that offers the perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life! 🇭🇺🌸 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Some photos from a recent hike I walked called Remete-Szurdok (aka Hermit's Gorge). Taking us around 2/2.5hrs to walk 6/7km the trail was quite a steep climb but absolutely worth it! - GA Nadine ✨  #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Maximise your study abroad by applying to be a Global Ambassador 🌍 Applications open next Monday, 20th April but you can start your application now - all of the application information is on My Placement which you can access via our Linktree! 🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador

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