Colombia wasn't BA Languages student Alpha Shaw's first choice for his Year Abroad, but the diversity of the country drew him in. His blog reflects on the country, community and the challenge of living in a different language during his exchange year at Universidad de Los Andes. Prior to relocating to Bogotá, Colombia, I experienced considerable nervousness … Continue reading My Bogotá Journal: Culture, Change, and Self-Discovery
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Hiking my way through Colombia.
Queen Mary University of London SLLF student, Alycha, studied abroad at the Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and was a Turing Scheme grant recipient. Learn more in their article below! My main reason for choosing to study in Colombia was my excitement regarding the country's diversity. Like many others, I considered my year abroad … Continue reading Hiking my way through Colombia.
Studying at Queen Mary from Colombia during Covid-19
Anton studied abroad with us last semester, from September to December 2020. As a student at the University of Copenhagen, Anton was looking forward to his study abroad semester in London, as part of the Erasmus+ Exchange programme. As the global pandemic continued and Europe was experiencing its so-called 'second wave', and with restrictions in … Continue reading Studying at Queen Mary from Colombia during Covid-19