"study abroad" blog posts
How studying History at Liverpool led to an internship with UNESCO in Paris
Francesca Lee describes how studying History at the University of Liverpool provided a springboard for a new life in Paris, where she's studying for a Masters degree in International Relations and working as an intern with UNESCO.
Posted on: 20 April 2018
Talia immerses herself in Chinese history and culture during her Study Abroad adventure
Since getting back from China in June 2017, I have become ‘that girl’ who’s always referring back to her year abroad. The reason I do is because I had such an amazing time, and I highly encourage anyone thinking of studying abroad to do so!
Posted on: 16 April 2018
From the White House to Niagra Falls — Emily McIndoe embraces her Study Abroad opportunity
I spent a semester at the University of Maryland, USA in 2015 and it was the best decision I made at university. When I received my study abroad offer, and even after a quick Google search, I couldn’t point to Maryland on a map and had no idea about what I should expect when I arrived. The University of Maryland (UMD), is actually only a short metro ride from Washington DC and not that far from Baltimore either.
Posted on: 20 March 2018
"It made me realise that history really was just outside my doorstep" — Lois shares her study abroad experience in Prague
My name is Lois and I’m currently a third-year history student. Writing about my experience at Charles University, Prague, in only one article is going to be difficult as I have so many amazing memories from my Erasmus experience; but I’ll try and squeeze everything in! Before I start though, to anyone who has any doubts or worries about having difficulties making friends abroad, homesickness or just not fitting in, I hope this blog convinces you that you have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Posted on: 27 February 2018