When one thinks of “study abroad”, glamorous Instagram pictures or scenic Facebook albums usually come to mind. Prior to coming to London, I had the idea that I would be traveling almost every weekend, utilizing the location of London in order to obtain the cheapest flights possible to other countries in the U.K and the … Continue reading A Day in the Life at QMUL – Carly Ann Noah
It’s hard to believe, but more than two months ago I had just arrived in London from Michigan. Stepping off the plane and entering Heathrow, I was a confused, dazed, jet-lagged, about to embark on a semester unlike anything I had experienced before. While I knew the basics about study abroad—made possible by my friends’ … Continue reading What to Expect While Adjusting to QMUL – Carly Ann Noah
I wanted to study abroad ever since I was small. All these years I've been day-dreaming about it by looking at stunning photos of landscapes on the web and imagining myself visiting these places. The day finally came and it felt so unreal. I felt I wasn't ready for the six months away from home, … Continue reading Solo-Travelling – Cheng Hei Lam Samantha
While I am by no means a fitness guru nor a travel expert, I feel as though I have amassed some knowledge about the relationship between physical health and overall wellness during my time in London. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to eat and the experience of trying new foods. Studying … Continue reading Tips for Maintaining Health While Studying Abroad – Carly Ann Noah
I, just like many 20 year olds with a smartphone have a fair number of social media accounts. I refresh all my feeds more often than I should, and my day is often filled with liking statuses, double tapping photos, or trying out Snapchat’s newest filters. Now don’t get me wrong, social media is a … Continue reading What social media doesn’t tell you about study abroad – Miriam Frances Jaffe
“Reading Week” is designed as a time for students to get caught up with their studies and enjoy a little time off from academics. My friends and I decided to make the most of this free time and plan a trip to Spain! It was all of our first experiences with Spain and we wanted … Continue reading Reading Week in Spain – Carly Ann Noah
More times than not, I pride myself with having the memory of an elephant. On this particular occasion, I really wished I didn’t. “I remember it as if it were yesterday” is a saying that couldn’t apply more accurately than in this particular instance. I remember having talked with a friend that very day about … Continue reading My Election – Malina Mindrutescu
Week 7 of the spring semester at Queen Mary is reading week. Much as with last semester’s reading week, I decided to take advantage of my week without class to travel abroad. I chose to, once again, venture into the land of the French, except this time, I went to Switzerland: Geneva to be precise. … Continue reading Convening in Geneva – Miriam Frances Jaffe
There are many components to the adventure that is study abroad. Weekends of travel are generally interspersed with the expectation of completing assignments and attending classes. From this, quite the dichotomy emerges. There is a fine line between spending too much time travelling, and missing the important experience of learning in a new culture and … Continue reading The balancing act of study abroad – Elana Medlicott
I’m feeling especially lucky this Sunday evening, as i have just gotten back to London from an adventurous weekend in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark! a Europe newbie, I had very little prior knowledge of the city of Copenhagen, but am so, so, so glad that I had the opportunity to experience such a cozy … Continue reading Copenhagen, Rye Bread, Chairs and Candles! – Carly Ann Noah
Over the winter holiday break, I got to travel west to visit Oxford and Bath. I only spent a day in each place, and even though there is still so much to see in both of these lovely locations, there is something quaint and quiet about them that make them so different from the bustling … Continue reading A journey to Oxford & Bath – by Miriam Frances Jaffe
It’s so hard to believe that I have been in the wonderful city of London for almost a month! Each day seems to fly by, yet I feel as if I am beginning to develop a level of familiarity and comfort with my surroundings. Between classes, homework, travel, spending time with friends and trying to … Continue reading The Importance of Experiencing London: Alone – by Carly Ann Noah
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