Hi everyone! My name is Aneeza Asif and I am a junior studying Cell and Molecular Biology at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. I am a native New Yorker and have been living in Brooklyn, NY since my family and I first immigrated to the United States when I was five … Continue reading Aneeza Asif, Barnard College (Jan-May 2020)
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Budget before you study abroad – Deryn Susman
Alright kiddies, time for some serious life advice: Budget before you study abroad. Budget before you study abroad. BUDGET BEFORE YOU STUDY ABROAD! I have always sucked at budgeting, mostly because I have always been lucky enough to not need to worry about it. I had a paying job from the time I was 13, … Continue reading Budget before you study abroad – Deryn Susman
Flatmates – by Natalia
Blog Post 2: Flatmates “It’s just like your freshman year of college,” was the most common piece of advice I was given before leaving for London. Reminders to keep my door open then followed it and to participate in all school coordinated trips. But, I’m a commuter student at my home college! I didn’t have … Continue reading Flatmates – by Natalia
Plan Ahead – Being Sick Abroad – by Natalia
Blog Post 1: Plan Ahead! - Being Sick Abroad While I was preparing to study abroad, I was excited about living on my own, meeting other students, and traveling. I was glad that I had health insurance and travel insurance, but I did not think too much about what would happen if something actually went wrong. Then … Continue reading Plan Ahead – Being Sick Abroad – by Natalia