Semester Abroad to Canada

Rose Guy, Year 2 Biology student. Host University: Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Between January-April 2023, I studied biology at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia. I took 5 modules whilst I was out there, all to do with conservation and sustainability of

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Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia

When applying for my exchange, I instantly knew that Canada was the place I wanted to head to. It’s always been on my bucket list and the opportunity to live there for 8 months rather than just visit was too

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A 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

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A year abroad in Ottawa and life back in Southampton

I completed my exchange in Ottawa during the 2015-2016 academic year. Having now finished my final year at Uni, I’m able to share my experience of my year abroad and how I settled back into life at Southampton! Before I

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My Time At Western So Far

Hey guys – I’m James! I have been in Canada for almost a month already and I just cannot believe how quickly the time has gone. I arrived at my halls of residence at 1am after a full day of

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Pre-emptive jitters

I guess introductions are in order. My name is Elliott Joyce. I’m headed into my final year of university and am going to Western University for a semester to study. My flight is in 4 days. All good? Right. The

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