“Calm down, it’s gonna be alright,” I took a deep breath and started my journey to take part in the summer school programme for two weeks at the University of Grenoble-Alps, France. I come from a small place but a
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My Own French Connection
Farewell Hong Kong
My semester in Hong Kong has sadly come to an end. Reflecting on my time in Hong Kong, CUHK has been a great host institution with nicely organised trips and activities which mixes both exchange and local students. They also
Read moreNavigating the Spanish Night Out (in 6 easy steps)
Step 1: Preparation is key – eat. This is pretty standard for any night out, but it’s pretty important to eat a carby meal before drinking copious amounts of gin. We had a huge bowl of pasta at around 7
Read moreHello from Hong Kong!
Hi everyone! I’m Christy and I am now halfway through my semester abroad! 🙁 Two months ago, I flew across the globe on a 12 hour flight to Hong Kong – I was nervous and very excited at the same
Read more10 things to do in your first week of studying abroad
Settle in If your accommodation allows it, try and arrive a day or two before induction activities to kick off. This will give you space to get over any jetlag and acclimatize to the new environment. You could also make
Read moreStudying the Hong Kong Way – A Summer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
I spent the summer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) taking part in an exciting exchange programme that I definitely won’t forget. I would like to share my experience with you and hope that you also
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