I have been studying in Madrid for 5 months in the Universidad Complutense de Madrid The reason I chose to study in Madrid is because first of all I previously lived here for 4 months as an au pair so
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Year Abroad in Madrid
Culture Shock in Mainland China
Over 5 months ago, in September, I found myself standing in the airport in Xiamen City, China, here to start my year abroad as part of my Modern Languages degree. I had just left the cold, windy weather of London
Read moreBrazil, Brazil, Brazil
Where do I begin…my year abroad in Brazil was INTERESTING, I learnt a lot about myself and Brazilian society but I wouldn’t want to do a disservice to future Year Abroad (YA) students by saying it was all a bed
Read moreThe Boy in Brazil
The Brazilians have a famous saying; “O Brasil não é para principiantes” meaning that Brazil is not for beginners. This motif became apparent even before I had arrived. Ever since I was young it had been a dream of mine to live
Read moreSouthampton to Medellín
Most people (my own family included) perceived Colombia, particularly Medellín as a hotspot for drug trafficking, kidnapping, prostitution and murder. I was determined to prove this “Narcos” fuelled stereotype wrong by spending a year there and coming back alive. My
Read moreAn unforgettable experience
I remember being told that your year abroad would be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. But in all honesty, the prospect of my year abroad seemed somewhat scary. I’d no longer be two hours away from home and I was SO
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