Category: Travel

Small Town to Hong Kong: In Search of Home-ostasis While Studying Abroad 

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Queen Mary University of London BSc Medical Genetics student Holly Jane Long says she feels grateful to be studying in Hong Kong this year as part of her degree, but interestingly experienced less culture shock than expected! My initial decision to study a BSc in Medical Genetics at Queen Mary was both completely spontaneous and honestly petrifying. Defying the cliché yet lifelong commitment to medicine I had been working towards from an early age meant not only a change of studies, but also a shift in my identity and perspective. Despite my fears, I … Continue reading Small Town to Hong Kong: In Search of Home-ostasis While Studying Abroad 

My First Semester in Louvain-la-Neuve: Settling In, What I’ve Learned, and What I Love So Far 

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BA Languages student, Urszula Osobka-Leszczynska, reflects on the impact her first semester at UCLouvain has had on her life and what things were more important than language preparation! When I first arrived in Louvain-la-Neuve, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I was excited, a little nervous, and very aware that I was about to start a completely new … Continue reading My First Semester in Louvain-la-Neuve: Settling In, What I’ve Learned, and What I Love So Far 

A Month in Kuala Lumpur: My Global Leadership Summer Programme Adventure 

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Queen Mary University of London BSc Management student Sameer Miah interned in Malaysia as part of the Global Leadership Summer Programme, gaining vital business experience whilst also expanding his global horizons. When I first landed in Kuala Lumpur for my four-week stay, I knew I was in for an exciting mix of work, culture, and … Continue reading A Month in Kuala Lumpur: My Global Leadership Summer Programme Adventure 

From Trajineras to Tacos: My Four-Week GO Summer! Adventure in Mexico 

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Xhara, a Queen Mary University of London BSc Mathematical Sciences student, spent an unforgettable four weeks in Mexico travelling across the country with Tec de Monterrey through our GO Summer! programme. How do you sum up four weeks in Mexico that spanned four cities, countless day trips, new friendships from five continents, and more tacos … Continue reading From Trajineras to Tacos: My Four-Week GO Summer! Adventure in Mexico 

Food, Friends, and Finding Myself in Malaysia

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Queen Mary University of London BA Politics and International Relations student Tasnim took part in our Global Leadership Summer Programme, interning in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She shares her impressions of the working culture, food, and realising she's more capable than she thought. Before this trip, I had never travelled abroad on my own so when I received the offer letter for a work experience opportunity in Malysia, I was filled … Continue reading Food, Friends, and Finding Myself in Malaysia

A Singaporean Summer: A Lesson in Building Confidence and Friendships

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Michael Heneghan-Brennan, a Queen Mary University of London MEng Aerospace Engineering student, travelled to Singapore with the help of GO Summer! and Turing Scheme funding, resulting in an unforgettable experience. My experience studying at Nanyang Technological University of Singapore made for the summer of a lifetime, consisting of lots of fun and exciting opportunities! I feel I have developed hugely as an individual, building confidence … Continue reading A Singaporean Summer: A Lesson in Building Confidence and Friendships

Embracing a transformative journey: A warm welcome to our new Study Abroad students!

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By Queen Mary University of London Modern Languages student, Gia, who studied abroad at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, during summer 2023. My journey to Queen Mary: My name is Gia, and I am currently a second-year student studying Modern Languages at Queen Mary University of London. I also stood in your shoes as I … Continue reading Embracing a transformative journey: A warm welcome to our new Study Abroad students!

Tips and Tricks for an Australian Exchange; The Diary of a 21-Year-Old Muslim Girl and her Experiences in Melbourne

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Khadijah is a Queen Mary English student and Turing Scheme grant recipient, currently studying abroad at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Moving abroad comes with its own set of adventures and challenges that one can never be fully prepared for; that’s what makes it so exciting! The experiences I have had during my year … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for an Australian Exchange; The Diary of a 21-Year-Old Muslim Girl and her Experiences in Melbourne