By Saad Mobarak: Saad is a 4th-year mechanical engineering student at Northeastern University, passionate about education and aspires to reform educational systems in less fortunate communities.Find him on LinkedIn here. As a study abroad student from Boston, Massachusetts, I embarked on a remarkable journey to study in London for a semester. While there are so … Continue reading 5 Unexpected Realities of Studying in the UK: Lessons Learned as an American STEM Student
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4 Common Myths about STEM Students Studying Abroad – Unique Xue
As you probably know, STEM students continue to be the minority of those who study abroad in their undergraduate study. Many STEM students either think it is impossible for them to study abroad or feel like it’d be a burden. However, let me assure you, those conceptions are not necessarily true. Myth #1: It Doesn’t … Continue reading 4 Common Myths about STEM Students Studying Abroad – Unique Xue
Living with Social Anxiety Abroad
I always knew that I was an introverted person, but I did not know that I have social anxiety until the second year of college. I realized that had felt stressed and anxious in almost all social settings: from a theater rehearsal room, a Friday night party, or the cafeteria resounded with American small talks, … Continue reading Living with Social Anxiety Abroad