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Education Outside of the Classroom: Exploring the City of Edinburgh for Free
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When I first arrived in Edinburgh to study history and political science at The University of Edinburgh, I was taken aback by my schedule. Each of my classes only met once a week plus one tutorial, and I only had classes on Thursdays and Fridays. This left me with a five-day weekend(?) or a two…
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Five Ways to Transform Loneliness into Enjoyable Solitude While Abroad
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Keep a Gratitude Journal Studies show that gratitude has a strong positive impact on our psychological well-being and happiness, as gratitude helps us experience more positive emotions, savor good experiences, maintain resilience during difficult seasons, and build strong relationships. Regardless of how I felt, I wrote down 5 things every night that I was grateful…
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Tips From My Experience Studying Abroad at St. Andrews
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Wherever you end up studying abroad, know that your academic journey will be just as new as your cultural experiences. Different educational systems have different credit loads, teaching pedagogy, and structure, which is useful to understand as you navigate the semester. For instance, students in the UK tend to specialize in subjects a bit earlier…
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