A part-time job, salsa classes, Berkeley academics, sea kayaking and paddle-boarding: the life of a UC exchange student

By Queen Mary Economics student, and Turing Scheme grant recipient, Paulina. My time at UC Berkeley was full of great experiences and amazing people. I was lucky to receive an offer for university accommodation - however, that is not guaranteed for exchange students and depends on availability. The process of finding housing in Berkeley can … Continue reading A part-time job, salsa classes, Berkeley academics, sea kayaking and paddle-boarding: the life of a UC exchange student

A midnight yell each night in finals week to alleviate the stress…

Queen Mary Economics with a Year Abroad student, and Turing Scheme grant recipient, Jasmine Kaur offers some insight and handy tips for those looking to study abroad at UCLA. Academics Before I began the exchange, I thought academically that UCLA would be very similar to Queen Mary in terms of their system. Queen Mary has … Continue reading A midnight yell each night in finals week to alleviate the stress…

Studying abroad in Pennsylvania – Fahima

Name: Fahima  Degree: BSc Economics Visiting University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States, Academic Year 2016/17 Studying abroad is the best way to learn about a different country, its culture and people. Receiving the opportunity to study in the United States will allow me to grow as an individual, to become more independent and to learn … Continue reading Studying abroad in Pennsylvania – Fahima