Signing up for a language joint honours promises, above all, one thing: a year abroad. Unlike many courses which offer the opportunity, after undergoing a somewhat rigorous application process, because, of course, everyone wants to study at UCLA, for me, time spent abroad was guaranteed. Lacking the all-important “American Studies” in my degree title meant … Continue reading A Year at Aix-Marseille – by Zac Turner
I struggled a lot this week thinking about what to write. I have a lot of ideas running around in my head, but nothing seemed good enough. I tried writing something about the election after it happened, but I couldn’t properly express my feelings about it (and being abroad gives the whole situation a … Continue reading An American in Paris – by Miriam
Ever since middle school, I have been passionate about theatre. I saw a production of Macbeth at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in seventh grade, and from the moment the show began, something clicked in my head: I wanted to be an actor. I live for the moments when I get to be on stage, acting. … Continue reading There’s no business, like show business – by Miriam
It’s been over one month since I touched down in London town, and as cliché as it sounds; it has gone by so quickly. I’m happy to say that I’m adjusting and I would like to think that London life suits me quite well. When I left the US at the beginning of September, … Continue reading One month in London – by Miriam
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
Although keeping up with schoolwork and campus life is of course an important aspect to a study abroad year, one of the big perks is the opportunity to travel and the chance to try something new every weekend. I studied abroad at UC Riverside’s Southern Californian campus and was amazed at how many world-renowned destinations … Continue reading Top travel tips for studying abroad in California – by Sophie
The most exciting things about Halloween in Britain is the return of Starbucks’ PSL and the turn of weather that makes binge-watching Netflix an acceptable pastime. Even as a child, I remember sitting at home with my family, curtains pulled tight, as we watched films like Bewitched and the Halloweentown series. I believe I went … Continue reading American Celebrations vs British Celebrations: Halloween – by Charlotte
BOSTON COVERAGE COMING YOUR WAY ONCE AGAIN! Since I have already covered the topic I am most interested in, I will attempt at talking about other aspects of my experience as a student abroad, which is not politics related. It will be difficult, but I will give it a shot! The cultural landscape of Boston … Continue reading Boston Museums – by Malina
Having recently returned from an amazing year abroad at The University of California, Riverside, I wanted to share some of the key differences I noticed between UK and U.S campuses. Hopefully I can pass on some things I wish I’d known before studying abroad. Arriving at University of California – First Impressions One of the … Continue reading UK vs US: What to expect from a foreign campus – by Sophie
Having been in Boston for nearly a month and a half now, and having gotten used to all the moving around, since I have been living abroad since age 16, I must say that the American college experience has been one of the most enjoyable ones so far. Studying in a typical American college campus, … Continue reading US Presidential Elections: An exchange student’s perspective – by Malina
Simone took part in the Summer Abroad Program in Shanghai, China in partnership with QMUL. Inspired by her adventure in Shanghai Simone launched an online space to write about her experiences both here and around China. Find a selection of Simone's blog posts here: When in China Tips for Travelling in China Suzhou 苏州市 - … Continue reading Simone’s Blog – Shanghai Summer School
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