Not a lot happened for me in January – most exams and classes were cancelled so I just focused on getting the work I did have done and out of the way. So I want to use this blog to
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A Year Abroad in Prague – January
Year Abroad in Prague – December
Starting off with something very helpful – Charles University offers a buddy system for international students! You create a profile and give some information about yourself: the languages you speak, the course you study, where you’re coming from, and any
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Back in Southampton, I study Archaeology and Anthropology, but in Prague I wanted to focus on Anthropology. My love for the subject revolves around its flexibility and variety – if I wanted to, I could study language, philosophy and art
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I was not prepared for how scared I was about going on my year abroad. Since I was in primary school, I knew I wanted to go, but the reality of living in a completely new country for a year
Read moreNew Zealand Academia – What was School Like?
A study abroad year is not ALL about travelling and adventure… But in all honesty I wouldn’t want it to be! I will be the first to admit that I was profusely worried about starting my university course in New
Read moreHomesickness in New Zealand…
I honestly didn’t expect to make this entry. Before embarking on my year abroad, one of the most reoccurring points of advice was to be mindful of homesickness. To this end, I expected to yearn for home soon after arriving.
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