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Romantic Relationships in England: My Observations
There are many things that no one told me would be different in England: pancakes, apple juice, and lemonade to name a few. However, I didn’t realize how different developing romantic relationships would be. Before deciding to study abroad, I met and started dating an Englishman. This has made my experience here extremely special, and…
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Black History Month in Northern England
Heritage months are a time for the public to learn, celebrate and focus on various, oftenmarginalized populations within their communities. As a cultural studies major and more importantly, an African American woman, Black HistoryMonth holds a significant place in my heart. In the UK, Black History was launched in the 1980s, not surprisingly in London.…
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Why I Decided Not to Study Abroad In London
The World is Your Oyster When my mom came to visit me while I was abroad during the fall in England, we started to watch the movie Bridget Jones’ Baby. It took us over two and a half hours to finish watching the 120-minute movie because I wanted to stop it every time I saw…
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England, Exams, Mental Health, and Me
In England, most classes are assessed by a single exam. That kind of high intensity situation can be very stressful for a neurotypical person; for those with anxiety like me, it can be terrifying. And yet, even knowing this, I chose to study abroad here, and so can you. Part of the reason I chose…
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Why I Chose to Study Outside of London
“You’re studying in Leeds? What made you choose that?” I can’t tell you how many times I heard people say that before I got here in January. I think because most students choose to study abroad in London if they come to England. People assume that it’s the only city. That idea couldn’t be more…
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Studying Abroad as a Woman of Color
If you’re a student of color who is interested in going abroad, it can be both exciting and challenging. You learn to navigate a new environment with an entirely different history and because of that, an entirely different political climate. That results in different attitudes about issues of race and ethnicity. I identify as a…
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King’s College London Partnership
Choose from a range of liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and competitive premed at one of the University of London’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious colleges. On the Thames River, Strand Campus (humanities, law, science, math and more) is full of famous architecture. If scenes look familiar, you’ve likely seen them on the big screen in…
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How to Study Abroad as a STEM Major
I know what you’re thinking. “I can’t study abroad as a STEM major.” It is a common misconception that STEM majors cannot find classes which count towards their major abroad. This leads to late graduations or overloaded senior years. Now this was certainly not my experience. I’m an engineering major at Harvey Mudd College and…
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Introducing the Fall 2023 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
IFSA | August 4, 2023 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters There’s no one better qualified to share the experiences of students in new lands than the students themselves. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce you to our Fall 2023 Student Marketing Correspondents. We look forward to hearing from this talented crew as they discover Argentina,…
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University of Sussex: Standard Summer Program
The University of Sussex Undergraduate Summer School offers an impressive range of classes spanning many subjects. Enroll in one or both three-week sessions, selecting one class per session. Then find your favorite reading spot on the environmentally award-winning campus, explore the neighboring South Downs National Park, and stroll by the sea at the famous Brighton…
