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Adventures in America
By Sarah Westgate, University of Maryland, College Park, USA To be honest with you, I didn’t fancy a year in the US. However, I was placed here anyway, and in hindsight I don’t know why I was so against it. Sure, the politics leave something to be desired, and you can turn right on a red light (insanity!) but there are so many other things that make this country totally awesome.
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Why Madison, Wisconsin?
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Madison is such a special city, and to me, it has the perfect college town vibe. The campus sits right on a lake, everything is super walkable, and the way the city and campus blend together so seamlessly is honestly just really nice, all while keeping that distinct college feel. Now, as you may have noticed, I’m the only person writing about UW-Madison on this blog. And yes, that’s because I’m the only person who chose Wisconsin all the way from Manchester. Honestly, I have no idea why more people don’t come here! Ok, maybe I’m a little biased, but I truly…
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New York City on a budget!
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States New York City has a reputation for being super expensive which can definitely put some students off from travelling there. But as I was nearing the end of my time of my study abroad in the states, I knew I would regret not making the trip to NYC. But fortunately I found that a trip to NYC does not necessarily have to drain your bank account- it can be done on a budget, and this blog post is here to show you how! When to visit: The cheapest time of year to visit NYC tends to be in Feb/March. I would…
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What to Do in Austin, Texas
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA My friend and I headed to Austin, Texas for spring break, and we had a great time. It was a nice change to escape Wisconsin’s cold and enjoy the sunny 28°C weather. Austin is such a cool city, so I thought I’d share the best spots to check out if you ever find yourself in the Lone Star State.
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New York City Food Recommendations
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA I was lucky enough to visit New York City three times during my year abroad, and the energy there is unlike anywhere else. The food? Next level! I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite spots, so if you ever find yourself in the city, you’ll know exactly where to go.
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Looking Back on My Year Abroad in America!
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Written on June 8th, 2024: My time abroad is swiftly drawing to a close, with my flight back to London in just two days. As I sit in one of my favorite coffee shops, Collectivo, here in Madison, I’m struggling to find the words to reflect on the past nine months. It’s been a whirlwind of a month, racing across eight different states, trying to experience as much of this vast country as possible before heading home. Now that I’m back in Madison, I finally have a moment to process the fact that I’ll be leaving for good. It is a strange…
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The Costs of Studying Abroad
By Rosie Atkinson, Stony Brook University, USA Engaging in a cultural exchange programme is a unique and exciting opportunity, although it is important to be prepared and organised, particularly regarding the costs of the experience. Upon signing up for a semester abroad in the United States, I felt as though I was naive to the costs that the programme would cost. As such, I have compiled a list of all the costs associated with my semester abroad at Stony Brook University, New York, United States, including the financial aid that I was lucky to receive. Note that the prices are likely to change over time so costs may be different…
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Travelling around America
By Hannah-Safiyya Awan, York University, Toronto, Canada Spending a year on exchange in Canada had been an unforgettable experience, and what better way to wrap it up than by exploring some of America – including Banff, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and back to Toronto!
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A weekend in Boston: A travel guide
By Saskia Perez-Cooke, North Carolina State University, United States. Visiting Boston has been one of my favourite trips during my year abroad at North Carolina State University. Just a short hour-and-a-half flight from Raleigh, it’s an ideal weekend getaway for anyone studying at NCSU or anywhere on the East Coast. It is one of more historic cities in the US and unlike many other US cities, incredibly walkable so felt almost like a European citybreak!
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Studying Abroad and the Fear of Missing Out
By Rosie Atkinson, Stony Brook University, U.S.A Studying abroad in a foreign country is a life-changing experience as you meet new people, learn about new cultures and visit new places, but this can also come with the fear of missing out on what’s happening back home. I have been in the USA at Stony Brook University for almost a month now and have made new friends and took part in many different activities and trips, but I still face the fear of missing out on things back at home. The fear of uncertainty that you face in your new foreign country combined with the familiarity of what you are leaving…
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Studies in Chapel Hill: the Academic Side
By Louis Cotterell, UNC Chapel Hill, USA Through my time in the US I have found studies to be more intensive – perhaps due to the fact of living on campus, permanently in proximity to libraries, classrooms and academic buildings. It makes for a nice change to be nestled into the structures of academia, as opposed to living in housing off-campus and needing to commute. It makes it easier to motivate myself to study when I am only a short walk from the library.
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A trip to New York…or three
By Hannah-Safiyya Awan, York University, Toronto, Canada Who knew that going from Toronto to New York could be so easy! I’d always wanted to visit New York, but I didn’t know how it could happen. Then, once on exchange in Toronto, I realised it was only an hour’s flight away
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