Edith Tse, BA English student, spent her Year Abroad in the bustling metropolis of New York City, studying at Hunter College. Her Year Abroad was an opportunity to reflect on her passions, explore her creativity and eat delicious bagels - the perfect combination! I knew I would be going abroad as I’d applied for a degree with one, … Continue reading What Being Abroad Did For Me, And What It Can Do For You…
Colombia wasn't BA Languages student Alpha Shaw's first choice for his Year Abroad, but the diversity of the country drew him in. His blog reflects on the country, community and the challenge of living in a different language during his exchange year at Universidad de Los Andes. Prior to relocating to Bogotá, Colombia, I experienced considerable nervousness … Continue reading My Bogotá Journal: Culture, Change, and Self-Discovery
BA Politics student Alexander Markusson knew that he wanted to study somewhere that sports were a focus, and University of Texas at Austin was the perfect choice. He not only dove into world of American university sport culture, but relished the opportunity to be taught by industry experts. Hi, my name is Alex, and last year … Continue reading University of Texas at Austin – School Spirit and a City That Loves Sport
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
Queen Mary University of London BSc Geography student Maisie Prestridge is spending the full academic year at University of California Santa Barbara - swapping the hustle and bustle of London for ocean-side life, gaining priceless memories and experiences. Living in California has been one of my biggest dreams since I was young, but actually committing and moving … Continue reading From The Busy Streets of London to the Coastal Town of Isla Vista
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
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
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
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
Queen Mary University of London Business and Management student, Bousse, has just completed a year abroad at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and reflects on a year full of growth. Top Tips for future students provided at the end! When I first found out I’d be spending a year abroad in Singapore, I felt … Continue reading From London to Singapore: Lessons, Life, and Laksa
Queen Mary University of London History student, Charlotte, used Turing Scheme funding to make the most out of a year abroad at George Washington University in Washington D.C. When I was accepted to study abroad at George Washington University, I didn’t fully realise that I would be there during an election year. It was only … Continue reading From visiting every Smithsonian Museum to becoming a supporter of the Washington Capitals ice hockey team, Foggy Bottom became a home-from-home
Benjamin studies Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London and is currently studying abroad at Drexel University in the US with support from the Turing Scheme. When I first arrived at Drexel, I was adamant that I would cook for myself. I went out of my way to purchase pots and pans, spatulas, bowls, … Continue reading Food truck for the win
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