Queen Mary University of London BSc Mathematical Sciences student Abena Sithivinayakakumaran spent her Year Abroad at the University of Melbourne, throwing herself into Aussie life by experiencing university societies, food markets and of course indulging in her love of coffee! Being here in Melbourne has been a huge experience for me. As someone who has … Continue reading A Year in the Life at Melbourne
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Small Town to Hong Kong: In Search of Home-ostasis While Studying Abroad
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
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
From The Busy Streets of London to the Coastal Town of Isla Vista
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
A Parisian Adventure: the Importance of Saying “YES”
LLB Student Evie Wallwork has just finished her first semester of studying at Université Paris I - Sorbonne in France. She overcame struggles in the first few weeks and is now thriving, and can't wait to see what semester 2 has in store! So far, my year abroad has been the most nourishing and enriching … Continue reading A Parisian Adventure: the Importance of Saying “YES”
From London to Spain: Falling in Love with a Town I Never Knew Existed
Queen Mary University of London BA Languages student Caris Garvey is splitting her year between two countries, starting in Spain. Through exploring new places and taking on the challenge of living in a different language, the town of Estepona soon felt like home. My experience working in Spain is one that I will never forget. … Continue reading From London to Spain: Falling in Love with a Town I Never Knew Existed
Get to know – Sophie Dilley, Director of Summer School
Get to know the Global Opportunities Team and what has inspired us to travel the world and help students to do the same! We also find out why the GO Team love Queen Mary and their top picks to visit in East London. This week we sat down with Director of Summer School, Sophie Dilley … Continue reading Get to know – Sophie Dilley, Director of Summer School