Story Location: England
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From Molecules to Metropolis: A Pre-Med Journey in London’s Unique Ecosystem
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For me, however, I saw the perfect backdrop for my quest to understand the complexities of life through the lens of biology by being in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and historic cities, where history intertwines with cutting-edge science. As a pre-med student, I didn’t know if studying abroad would be possible for…
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Brushstrokes Across Borders
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Tristen Tate provides highlights of her first time traveling abroad and studying at SOAS, University of London with IFSA. She discusses how her arts classes, gallery visits, other European travels, as well as street art, helped to make her experience reflective and memorable. https://youtu.be/dRyqWQZ9sko Tristen T. | Claremont McKenna College | SOAS, University of London…
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Neurons and Neighborhoods: My Transformative Journey at UCL
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Studying abroad at University College London (UCL) as a Molecular Biosciences student was an adventure of a lifetime. It was not just an academic journey but a dive into a cultural melting pot, rich in history and diversity. London, a city that never sleeps, became not just a place I studied in but a home…
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The Difference Between Visiting London and Living in London
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With a short time frame of only three months, I thought I would never be able to call London “home”. Upon first arriving in London it felt as if I was on a quick vacation. With my IFSA orientation group, we hit all the major tourist attractions. We explored Borough Market, where I got to…
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Social Survival: Study Abroad in London
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Moving abroad is both terrifying and exciting—your emotions will feel like a never-ending roller-coaster. But right when the roller-coaster finally comes to an end, you are going to wish you had more time. So here are my tips on how to make the most of your semester in London, starting from take off. I will…
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Importance of Friendship When Studying Abroad
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I was terrified. Terrified of leaving my family and friends. Terrified of being alone. Moving to another country where you know no one and leaving your loved ones behind is no easy task and a frightening thought, but I hope by reading about my time and experience abroad I can ease some of those fears.…
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Well-Traveled: Why You Should Study Abroad
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Studying abroad in London through IFSA was my first time traveling to Europe. Before this January, I only left the country once before. I knew my time abroad was going to be transformative – as someone with incredibly limited experience traveling, studying abroad is the perfect environment to explore the world. But what if you…
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Things I Learned Studying Abroad
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To me, the city of London always felt like some sort of alternate universe. Seeing it in movies and ads always gave a tinge of familiarity, with the same lights and crowds as my home New York, but yet it still looked foreign- the double-decker buses, telephone booths, and thick accents. When I got the…
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Getting Immersed In A New Community
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Growing up in an international family, I always knew I wanted to study abroad in college. I have been fortunate enough to travel throughout my life, mostly going to France and Switzerland to visit my extended family. Both of my parents moved to the United States to study, where they then met each other and…
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How To Find a British Boyfriend
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First a disclaimer: This is my own experience of dating and falling in love in London, as a straight, white, monogamous, cis gender gal from America. I cannot speak for other identities, nor do I pretend to have a comprehensive grasp of the scene. I can say London is a hugely diverse city, bursting with…
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