It has been an extremely busy first semester at CERN, Geneva. After a very steep learning curve, the research has been involving and exciting. I’ve enjoyed working at such a scientifically significant place, which has a uniquely collaborative and intellectual
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First semester at CERN, Geneva
Arrived in Canada!
Wow! It is cold here! Having arrived 3 weeks ago I have finally started adjusting to the freezing weather (some days -20 degrees!) Upon arrival, the adjustment to life here was difficult, being so far away from home and not
Read moreMy Experience at Western University of Ontario so far
In August, I made the big step and moved to London, Ontario to commence my year abroad in Canada at Western University. I was not sure what to expect considering the only time I had visited Canada was when I
Read moreMadrid year abroad: My First Semester
To start I want to assure you that this blog isn’t in the slightest some sort of tragic post about how I’m not enjoying my year abroad in fact in some ways it’s the opposite. Since being here I’ve experienced
Read moreExploring the Pacific Northwest
A couple of months ago I travelled from my exchange university, Humboldt State University in California, to Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland, as part of a week’s break I had in the first semester. Here’s how I got on! ~ Before
Read moreOttawa: A Great First Semester
Disclaimer: this blog post is most likely littered with study abroad clichés and probably as cheesy as a large poutine covered in cheese curds so if you’re not here for that feel free to leave. To those of you who
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