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Hello, London: Studying Abroad as an International Student
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What I loved about my program Joining this IFSA program was one of the best parts of my undergraduate studies. From the welcoming IFSA staff to the student body at large, everyone was super nice and always there to help. Through IFSA, I joined thoughtfully curated excursions that truly enriched my experience. My favorite was…
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Five Ways to Make the Best of Study Abroad at Oxford University
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Studying abroad in Oxford is tough, but a great choice. I hope these tips from my experience here this year help you maximize your time here. 1. Embrace the tutorial system. Here’s how it works: You’re assigned two tutorials per term, one primary and one secondary. You write six to eight essays for your primary,…
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Adjusting to Daily Life as A Study Abroad Student in London
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Getting to Know London at King’s College As a third-year economics student at Duke, I spent my fall semester at King’s College in London. London didn’t feel too far from home because there was no language barrier and I had been there before. But there were certainly some unexpected transitional periods. Living in a flat and…
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An Introvert Goes International Studying Abroad in England
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I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where I when to school from preschool to high school. I ended up choosing to attend college in Atlanta as well. I had become accustomed to a familiar and frankly repetitive life. Before studying abroad, I had travelled a good bit and had only been out of…
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Biking Through Oxford During Study Abroad
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Finding Myself in Motion When I studied abroad in England, every morning in Oxford started the same way: the soft click of my bike wheels, cold air on my hands, and the hum of possibility. It wasn’t just about getting from point A to point B—my bike became my way of exploring, of understanding, of…
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Weekend in Liverpool
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IFSA London organized an overnight Liverpool trip for us in the past weekend. During the trip, we were given a bus tour around the city, which was guided by a very interesting lady and accompanied by a couple of The Beatles’ songs. We also ate at the stunning Philharmonic Dining Rooms known for its mosaic floors.…
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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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