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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An unforgettable experience
This is America: Studying in Washington D.C.
Over the last academic year, I have been studying in Washington D.C., United States of America. Before flying out there, all I could think is ‘how on earth am I going to survive?’ And now, having spent just under 2
Read moreOut of town in Xiang’an (翔安)
“Oh, so you’re heading to China for your year abroad? Beijing or Shanghai I guess?” “Nope, Xiamen.” The city is in the bracket of up and coming like most in China. Situated within the scenic Fujian region of South-East China
Read moreTop 5 Reasons for going on a Year Abroad
I’ve recently come back from my year abroad in Japan, studying at Keio University in Tokyo. It feels like the past year has been a dream, and I’ve settled back home like I’ve always been here and never left, and
Read moreAdventures of Reading Week
In October, everyone except law students gets a reading a week. It’s supposedly meant for catching up on reading and finishing off assignments, but it’s essentially a week’s holiday and a lot of people travel in that time. My parents
Read moreFirst Impressions of Canada
I have been in Canada, studying History at the University of Ottawa, for nearly 8 weeks now – just writing that seems absolutely crazy to me. I think some of my friends and family are still quite bemused that I’ve
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