My name is Jemima Whiffen, as part of my degree programme, BA Spanish and Latin American Studies, studying abroad for a year was compulsory. I elected to study in Oviedo, Spain, opting for a quieter, less crowded city. Oviedo is
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YA in Lisbon -beginning to end
Hi, My name’s Alex and I am studying modern languages, I have just completed my year abroad in Lisbon, and here is my experience: When I first arrived in Lisbon it was an uncharacteristically overcast and miserable day, but this
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Hi, my name is Morgan Stevens and I’m a Film & French student at the University of Southampton. I spent my third year abroad in Paris at Université Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis. In this blog post, I will reflect on a
Read moreA Year Abroad in a European Microstate
Upon signing up for the British Council Scheme to become a English teaching assistant in Spain, I knew basically nothing about where I would be for my year abroad. In this scheme you are given a placement, you don’t choose
Read moreMy Unforgettable Study Abroad Experience in New Zealand
Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine, and in July 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to make that dream a reality by spending a semester at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. From the moment I
Read moreStudying in Stockholm
My name is James and I am a student studying Modern History and Politics at the University of Southampton. When picking my course prior to university, I chose the option with a year abroad included and I’m so glad I
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