So I’ve been in Brazil for almost five weeks now and it’s definitely been a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The first week was great, the second was more difficult as culture shock set in, and I think I’m now gradually
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Settling in
The Year Abroad in Chile: What it is, isn’t, and what it could be…
Looking back… Before leaving the UK I was told that the Year Abroad: Will be the best year of my life. Will only be enjoyed if I join dozens of societies and make many friends. Will change who I am.
Read moreBlogging no Brasil: Episode 1
Well I’ve officially arrived in Brazil – I genuinely can’t believe it!!! A quick introduction about me for anyone coming new to this blog. My name is Stephen and I am currently a 3rd year Modern Languages student at the
Read morePerth, WA: The One Where I Go Upside Down
Hi, my name’s Frazer and I’m a 3rd year History and Politics studying for a year at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Now, I know that if you’re reading this you’re most likely a Southampton student looking at
Read moreFirst week in Brazil
Hi, my name’s Rachel and I study MLang Spanish and Portuguese. I’ll be living in Brazil for the year, studying at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG for short) in Belo Horizonte, Southeast Brazil. Day 1 25/7/16 (Stopover at
Read moreWonderstruck by Hong Kong
“You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you.” – Nury Vittachi, Hong Kong: The City of Dreams Hong Kong, my reason to get up in the morning and stay up all night. Never could you run out of
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