Queen Mary University of London Languages student, Klevisa, discusses all things study abroad: the joys and the challenges. After arriving in Madrid, it's safe to say I was pretty excited to spend my semester there. The city welcomed me with warm sunshine and bustling crowds from day to the late evening in Puerta del sol … Continue reading From paperwork, budgeting and academic challenges to adventures and lifelong memories
Category: Spain
From the classroom to the coastline: a journey through Almería’s Summer School
A month in Almería...according to Queen Mary University of London Politics and International Relations student, Diana, and Business and Management student Stephanie. According to Diana: As a 20-year-old international relations student, embarking on a journey to Almería for a summer school at the University of Almería was an adventure that promised not only academic enrichment … Continue reading From the classroom to the coastline: a journey through Almería’s Summer School
Barcelona Summer School Experience: Embracing Education & Exploring the Catalonian Gem
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
Travelling Europe during your year abroad
Hey guys! I’m Riya, I’m 21 and I studied law as part of my Queen Mary degree programme at Université Paris 1. I love travelling and my year abroad was an opportunity to get to know Europe better. Over this past year, I have been fortunate enough to travel to Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, … Continue reading Travelling Europe during your year abroad
1 week at the University of Almería…
According to Malaika Malik and William Green who both took part in our GO Summer! programme in July. Malaika: During a one-week course at the University of Almería, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of entrepreneurship and discover the captivating charm of Almería. Thanks to the GO Summer! Bursary from Queen … Continue reading 1 week at the University of Almería…
Almería In A Week
The GO Summer! Bursary and the Turing Scheme offer Queen Mary full-time undergraduate students the chance to apply for partial funding from Queen Mary towards the cost of participating in one from a selection of Queen Mary's partner summer schools abroad. In this blog, Queen Mary Law student, William, will outline an unforgettable week-long experience … Continue reading Almería In A Week
Everything you need to know about Melilla!
Faheema is a Queen Mary student of Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature and a Turing Scheme grant recipient who is currently undertaking a British Council Language Assistantship in Melilla, an autonomous city of Spain in North Africa. When I heard that I was being placed in Melilla, it was safe to say I was terrified, … Continue reading Everything you need to know about Melilla!
The Practical Side to Nights in Valencia
By Queen Mary Languages student and Turing Scheme grant recipient, Nazra Yazmin Ali, who studied abroad at the University of Valencia in Spain. Valencia is a fun and bright city for students, making it a great option for those wishing to study abroad! Having studied in Valencia myself for a year, I can say with … Continue reading The Practical Side to Nights in Valencia
You might want a big city, but don’t be surprised if a small town ends up being the one for you…
Queen Mary Languages student and Turing Scheme grant recipient, Nadine Gomes Paixão reflects on how taking a break from the larger cities is great and can feel easier to connect with others. Being in a small cityBefore my semester abroad, I decided that I wanted to be in a big city, somewhere that reminded me … Continue reading You might want a big city, but don’t be surprised if a small town ends up being the one for you…
Getting to know the Valencian community through fiestas and day trips.
Katrina Fuller is a third year Modern Languages student (studying French and Spanish), and this year she has been working as an English Language Assistant in Castellón, in the Valencian Community, Spain. Enjoy reading about some of the Turing Scheme grant recipient's favourite fiestas and places she has visited during her time in Spain thanks … Continue reading Getting to know the Valencian community through fiestas and day trips.
Salamanca: The Ultimate To-Do List!
Cassandra is a French & Hispanic Studies student and studied abroad at the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain & Université de Paris Sorbonne III, France. You may recall Cassandra's last post about the incredible food scene in Paris and this is Cassandra's list of musts for a visit to Salamanca in Spain! Choosing Salamanca for my … Continue reading Salamanca: The Ultimate To-Do List!
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