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
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
BA Languages student Gisela Sequeira's expectations for her first semester were blown out of the water when she arrived in Barcelona, and what an experience it's been! I didn’t know that to expect when I first arrived in Barcelona as an exchange student but never in a million years did I ever think that the … Continue reading A Reflection on Barcelona’s Slower days, but Better Living
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
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”
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
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
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
Queen Mary University of London student Shannon Ogieva was one of two students selected for our Spelman College exchange programme in Summer 2025 - she shares her transformative experience both in and outside of the classroom. When I flew to Atlanta, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I knew I was going to Spelman College, a … Continue reading From London to Atlanta: My Summer Abroad at Spelman College
Amira Habane, a Queen Mary University of London Medicine student, took advantage of our GO Summer! programmes to indulge a life-long interest in Latin America by studying at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico - and it didn't disappoint! How One Email Took Me to Mexico and Changed My Summer (and Maybe My Life) When I … Continue reading More Than a Trip: My Life-Changing Summer in Mexico
Niranda Morris, a Queen Mary University of London MA Heritage Management student, reflects on her Summer in Utrecht, Netherlands and how she learnt to live life in slow lane. In Utrecht, the canals aren’t just pretty backdrops, they are part of everyday life, someone’s front porch, a workplace, a spot to meet friends. I’d seen … Continue reading Living Slowly in Utrecht: Art, Canals and the Practice of Attention
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