As a second year student at Grinnell College, I was given the opportunity to apply to study abroad in the Grinnell-In-London program. In addition to taking classes with Grinnell’s own faculty, both from the college and those based in London, I had the chance to take a course at Queen Mary as an associate student. … Continue reading Why studying abroad at QMUL inspired me to return for my MA – by Alexandra
It was 4 AM when I stood with two of the best friends I’d made abroad and said goodbye to Queen Mary. We’d stayed up all night, blasting Carly Rae and jumping around Flat 19 like we were at a middle school dance. Early morning fog mingled with the dim lights around campus, making for … Continue reading Saying goodbye to QMUL – by Will
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
Mary Scott is our QMUL Study Abroad Vlogger. She has been filming her time at QMUL, as well as her adventures around London and trips further afield! Special thanks goes out to all of Mary Scott's friends who have willingly become her co-stars! Mary Scott is from Davidson College, North Carolina and studied abroad in … Continue reading Vlogs and Videos
Want to know what happens after study abroad? What is it like going back to your home school after spending a semester or year at Queen Mary University of London? How does studying abroad help you in your career? Read our alumni 'Q and A - Where are they now?' to find out what they gained … Continue reading Where are they now?
East London: Reliving Sunday Markets - by Ariana, Boston College When I boarded the plane to Boston at Heathrow last December, I noticed students in other college merchandise also returning from a semester abroad. I overheard conversations about what they would miss the most, and I could not agree more with their consensus: European markets. East … Continue reading East London: Reliving Sunday Markets – by Ariana
Parting Anthem - by Ariana, Boston College I glanced at my right wrist, 2:07 am. “This is our last Friday night together. Saturday morning, rather,” I thought. The queue is hanging off the sidewalk, but I would stand here until my flight departed if it meant one last visit to Beigel Bake with my flatmates. Mia … Continue reading Parting Anthem – by Ariana
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
No Expectations At my university the majority of students choose to study abroad. In many ways I feel we take for granted this once in a lifetime opportunity. During the application process the campus is buzzing with abroad conversation that seems almost trivial, where did you apply?....
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