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Yes! Extroverts Get Culture Shock Too
I had been anxiously awaiting my semester abroad so much that I didn’t sleep the night before my 7 a.m. flight to London. I’ll admit I was too tired to do my normal fidgeting on the plane but once I touched down in the U.K. I felt a wash of relief and assurance that the…
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The History and Culture of Scotland
Scotland is a country with no shortage of historical attractions. Some places may seem like just a place to take a scenic picture, but you’d be surprised by the rich history that occured on those grounds. Scotland’s history is so unique and often tragic that pulls you in and makes you want to learn more.…
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Food and Culture: Living as a South Asian in London
Why London? Big Ben, the London underground, and torrential downpour. The things London is well-known for are wonderful, but not all there is to the city. Home to more than 8.5 million people, London is one of the main attractions in Europe.Most study abroad organizations market themselves to juniors and seniors, but as a rising…
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Living and Learning History in the UK OR Learning When There is No Right Answer (OR: the true story of an I, the village idiot, survived two terms Oxford)
Studying abroad entails so many things: meeting new people, trying new things, travelling to new places, and, of course, studying! Now I understand what you’re thinking – I‘m flying halfway around the world for the experiences, not to study something that I can learn right here at college. And you’re right! And also, wrong. When you go…
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Grad School Prep Abroad: 5 months at one of the best research institutions in the world
Going into my year abroad, I felt very split on my post-grad plans. I had been half-considering applying to medical school due to the encouragement of many adults in my life who had taken my interest in science to equate a career in medicine; but had also just come off of a summer of doing…
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Female Leadership in Leeds: An Interview With Student Leader Chloe Elliot
Chioma Uwagwu, a study abroad student at the University of Leeds sat down with Equality and Diversity Officer of Leeds Student Union elect, Chloe Elliot, to discuss gender dynamics, leadership, and identity. Chioma Uwagwu, is a double major in Communication and Cultural Studies at the University of St.Thomas and is studying abroad with IFSA at University of Leeds in England in…
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From Scottish Reeling to the Oxford Union: My Cultural Immersion into Oxford University Student Life
The most striking aspect of Oxford University is the range of possibilities: both academic and social. It soon becomes apparent after arriving that one can find anything and everything. There are limitless opportunities. I decided soon after arriving in Oxford that I wanted to make the most of my year there. I realized that having…
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Club Fairs Overrated? I Think Not!
Sign Yourself Up, A Few Hundred Times When enrolling directly in a university, you are essentially starting out as a first-year student – at Oxford, this means you are included in “fresher” activities. While you do not need to participate in every activity geared towards first-year students, many of these events are quite useful. One…
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Taking a Leap of Faith
While deciding where I wanted to study abroad, I always had a feeling I would want to go to Australia. I go to Muhlenberg College, a small school of 2,200 undergraduate students located 15 minutes from my house. I personally had never left home for longer than 2 weeks, but love to travel. A lot…
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Four Ways American and English University Systems Differ
As an American at University College London in England, I am learning all over again what it means to be a college student as I adjust to life at uni. In a month, here are the different ways I’ve noticed that English students are taught, treated, and assessed in the UK higher education system. For starters,…