I have now spent a semester at Penn State University on my year abroad as part of my geophysics program and my first thoughts are primarily of the form “that was not what I expected”. This is not to say
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Exploring 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
Read moreWe Are… Penn State!
So, it’s the week before semester one exÂÂams… scary time of year. I’m now taking a bit of time off from cramming to write about my experiences so far studying abroad at Pennsylvania State University, USA. Now, trying to keep
Read more10 tips for your stay as an exchange student in Wellington
Get a car! New Zealand is the ideal country for road trips with roads that winds through stunning and it’s many free camp sides. A car will allow you to get into outdoors activities, which is a must in NZ
Read moreMy stay in Wellington, New Zealand
My stay in Wellington, New Zealand I have just finished my semester abroad at Victoria University of Wellington – it has been an amazing four months. I must admit the first month was a bit rough arriving from the
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