Having left Hong Kong little more than 1 month ago, it is difficult to put words to the energy and excitement that emerges, as I recall the memories made during my time there. The exchange was incredibly fulfilling from so
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From Los Angeles to Medellín
The 48 hours following my departure from London Gatwick had been an ECG line of exhilarating highs and stress-inducing lows. I’m sure you can guess which box the US border control ticked. It took over an hour to get through
Read moreThe Start of the Feria
The weekend starting 28th July was unforgettable. On the Friday, we went to a reggaeton concert in the stadium fifteen-minute walk from our house. The concert was the inaugural event for the start of la Feria de las Flores (the biggest
Read moreA Canadian Adventure…
When you begin your year abroad journey, everybody talks about how hard it will be to settle, find your place in a new culture, they talk about the ups and downs and heightened emotions, homesickness and stress. They balance this
Read moreThis is America – Robert Tucker @ Temple University, Philadelphia
Year Abroad in Review My year abroad in the USA is over. What started off as a bit of a random idea before Christmas in 2016 has come and gone, leaving me with 9 months of experiences behind me, a
Read moreStarting at the end: The pain of leaving
No one prepares you for leaving. They tell you about the homesickness that will plague you upon arrival, the culture shock that you think you’ve gotten over until one day you find yourself confused once again, the infuriating nature of
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