Liman Miah spent a year at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, not entirely sure of what awaited him. Turned out, it was everything he could have imagined and more. I swapped Mile End for West Philadelphia for a year, on exchange at Penn from Queen Mary, not entirely sure what I was walking into. … Continue reading The Red & Blue Years: A Year in Philadelphia
BSc Biological Sciences student Menal Aamir threw herself into a year of sun, sea and study at University of California, Berkeley. The change of pace from London brought her out of her shell, cementing life long friendships. After receiving my acceptance letter from the University of California, Berkeley, I was overcome with both great excitement … Continue reading California Dreaming: An Unforgettable Year at UC Berkeley
BA Languages student, Urszula Osobka-Leszczynska, reflects on the impact her first semester at UCLouvain has had on her life and what things were more important than language preparation! When I first arrived in Louvain-la-Neuve, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I was excited, a little nervous, and very aware that I was about to start a completely new … Continue reading My First Semester in Louvain-la-Neuve: Settling In, What I’ve Learned, and What I Love So Far
Queen Mary University of London History student, Charlotte, used Turing Scheme funding to make the most out of a year abroad at George Washington University in Washington D.C. When I was accepted to study abroad at George Washington University, I didn’t fully realise that I would be there during an election year. It was only … Continue reading From visiting every Smithsonian Museum to becoming a supporter of the Washington Capitals ice hockey team, Foggy Bottom became a home-from-home
If you love all things outdoor, choose UBC. I, like so many others on exchange cited this as my main reason for travelling and Canada certainly did not disappoint. With close access to surf in the summer, skiing in the winter and hiking all year round, it is an adventurer's paradise. But there is also … Continue reading An Adventurer’s Paradise: Tris at UBC
Benjamin studies Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London and is currently studying abroad at Drexel University in the US with support from the Turing Scheme. When I first arrived at Drexel, I was adamant that I would cook for myself. I went out of my way to purchase pots and pans, spatulas, bowls, … Continue reading Food truck for the win
By Queen Mary University of London Modern Languages student, Gia, who studied abroad at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, during summer 2023. My journey to Queen Mary: My name is Gia, and I am currently a second-year student studying Modern Languages at Queen Mary University of London. I also stood in your shoes as I … Continue reading Embracing a transformative journey: A warm welcome to our new Study Abroad students!
Why I choose Barcelona Hi, I’m Gia! Currently a second-year student studying Modern Languages at Queen Mary University of London, and have had the opportunity to be funded by the GO Summer! programme Bursary to take part in a summer school, and I decided to choose Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona to pursue my academic journey … Continue reading Barcelona Summer School Experience: Embracing Education & Exploring the Catalonian Gem
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…
Tara is a History student at Queen Mary University of London and as a Turing Scheme grant recipient, studied abroad at Stevens Institute of Technology in the US. Read Tara's blog to learn about life in both New Jersey and New York City... My exchange year took place in Hoboken, New Jersey at Stevens Institute … Continue reading From LDN to NJ via NYC…
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
By Queen Mary Geography student, and Turing Scheme grant recipient Joel Bantick. When I made my trip to UC Berkeley last August there was a rush of emotions; excitement for the new academic year ahead, sadness for being far away from home and the pressure to make new friends. While this was overwhelming at times … Continue reading Advice for future Queen Mary students studying abroad at UC Berkeley, or in California more generally…
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