Looking back at Freshers week in the UK is a strange experience. We were mostly a bunch of 18 year olds getting heinously drunk and making fools of ourselves. This debauchery was conducive to intense friendship forging as well as
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“Freshers Week” in Canada
Food in Boston
If there’s one thing that the British believe about Americans its that they love their food. And it’s true, they do. From oversized portions in The Cheesecake Factory to all you can eat pancakes with bottomless syrup in IHOP(which I
Read moreHello Canada!
Before arriving in Canada I obviously had presumptions about what London, Ontario (as well as Canada in general) would be like – and what my time here would be like. I tried not to cling to these notions too much
Read moreHong Kong – Settling In
Hey everyone! I’m Brooke, a third-year Economics student. It’s been almost two months since I’ve been back from my semester abroad in Hong Kong and I want to share my first month settling into this dynamic city. Arriving in Hong
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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 moreA Reflection on an Eye-Opening Experience in…
It was towards the end of August when I first arrived in Hong Kong amid a prolonged period of rainy season. Stepping out of the airport and then sitting in the quiet airport express(the train that connects the airport and
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