By Saad Mobarak: Saad is a 4th-year mechanical engineering student at Northeastern University, passionate about education and aspires to reform educational systems in less fortunate communities.Find him on LinkedIn here. As a study abroad student from Boston, Massachusetts, I embarked on a remarkable journey to study in London for a semester. While there are so … Continue reading 5 Unexpected Realities of Studying in the UK: Lessons Learned as an American STEM Student
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From football stadiums in the middle of campus, to lake house retreats with the Muslim Student Association…
Politics and International Relations student and Turing Scheme grant recipient, Sagal, studied abroad in Boston College last academic year and shares their experiences with you below! Booking my flight to Boston was the first moment that really cemented the fact that I would be studying abroad. Before that, it felt so far away. Doing applications … Continue reading From football stadiums in the middle of campus, to lake house retreats with the Muslim Student Association…
Exploring the East Coast
Omayma studies within Queen Mary's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and has just completed a year abroad at Northeastern University in Boston, on the East Coast of the USA. I had no idea what to expect going into my year abroad because it was not only my first time living away from home, but … Continue reading Exploring the East Coast
“I have learned about cultures and ways of living that I had never conceived of before.”
Hi! My name is Grace Lynch and this semester I have been studying abroad at Queen Mary University of London! I originally grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but chose to pursue my degree in Biochemistry at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts - where I’ve lived for the last two years. Navigating London and my new … Continue reading “I have learned about cultures and ways of living that I had never conceived of before.”
The Brit in Beantown
Matilda, a Queen Mary History student, studied abroad at Northeastern University in Boston and reflects upon that famous American school spirit, English language barriers & the Beanpot... When I left London for a year abroad in Boston, I had no idea what to expect. I thought moving from Leeds to London was a culture shock, … Continue reading The Brit in Beantown
My Election – Malina Mindrutescu
More times than not, I pride myself with having the memory of an elephant. On this particular occasion, I really wished I didn’t. “I remember it as if it were yesterday” is a saying that couldn’t apply more accurately than in this particular instance. I remember having talked with a friend that very day about … Continue reading My Election – Malina Mindrutescu
American Celebrations vs British Celebrations: Halloween – by Charlotte
The most exciting things about Halloween in Britain is the return of Starbucks’ PSL and the turn of weather that makes binge-watching Netflix an acceptable pastime. Even as a child, I remember sitting at home with my family, curtains pulled tight, as we watched films like Bewitched and the Halloweentown series. I believe I went … Continue reading American Celebrations vs British Celebrations: Halloween – by Charlotte
US Presidential Elections: An exchange student’s perspective – by Malina
Having been in Boston for nearly a month and a half now, and having gotten used to all the moving around, since I have been living abroad since age 16, I must say that the American college experience has been one of the most enjoyable ones so far. Studying in a typical American college campus, … Continue reading US Presidential Elections: An exchange student’s perspective – by Malina