The whole concept of studying abroad is fantastic. Being able to spend time in a new country, experiencing a different lifestyle, trying new activities and making new and lasting friendships, are all perks of this wonderful opportunity. It was truly amazing for me to spend a semester at Hobart and William Smith in Geneva, New…
Researching Universities – Jack Lewis
Hello everyone! I’m Jack Lewis, and along with Joseph Okusaga, I’m one of your Outgoing Study Abroad Ambassadors. This is the first of a series of blog posts that myself and Joseph will write over the course of the year. We hope to write posts that will be both fun to read, and informative….
UEA International Summer School student, Henry, on ‘An Unforgettable Memory’.
I was once desperate for the outside world. Books, films, TV shows… all of those things delivered a message to me, that these foreign countries held a lot of amazing opportunities that I had never experienced. For a long time, I was not brave enough to take the first step, scared of my broken English and the…
International Summer School student, Ewa, on Japan Orientation and UEA’s famous rabbits.
I’m not a big fan of animals. It’s not that I don’t like them at all but I’m not used to them being close. Animals can be stinky, filthy or dangerous. None of those apply to rabbits that hop around UEA campus. Imagine someone telling you that you are going to a place where such…
“A once in a life time experience”- Hugo from China on UEA’s International Summer School.
How time flies! When I recall the days I spent at UEA for the International Summer School, a month passed at a blink of an eye. To be honest, this experience is destined to be once in a life time. It was my first time in Europe, as well as the UK, my first time…
“The culture shock I experienced came in the physical representation of my first breakfast burrito…”, American Studies student, James, on his year at the University of New Mexico.
At risk of sounding unbearably cliché, it is tricky to know the best way to summarise the best year of my life in, give or take, five hundred words. Rewind to exactly one year ago today and I was heading off, exceptionally nervously, on my study abroad placement to the University of New Mexico….
Ishibashi Foundation Summer School student, Alexandria, gives her recommendations for a weekend in Norfolk.
During your summer school at the University of East Anglia, you may have a free weekend to explore Norwich, Norfolk, or beyond. Norwich has a train station from which is convenient to travel to nearby areas including the coast, and Cambridge. I’d like to suggest two activities to enjoy a classic English summer: afternoon tea,…
“I’ve never been happier than when I was in Australia” – UEA, FTM, student Annabel on studying at Murdoch University.
The thought of living abroad, away from home and all the people that you love is truly terrifying. However, the chance to study abroad is something I would do anything to do again… Flashback to three years ago – the reason why I chose to study at UEA was because they would allow me to…
“I put Seoul National University at the top of my list, and I haven’t regretted it for a second.” – UEA, Media Studies, Student Louise.
South Korea isn’t at the top of many people’s bucket lists, but it should be. When most students consider a semester or a year abroad, the temptation is to go to a country where they speak the same language as you (I know I had to fight that temptation pretty hard!). Especially because it sounds…
“UEA was the perfect fit for my study abroad” – International Summer School student, Marissa.
Having reached the end of my studies at UEA this summer, all I can say is that I wish I had more time! Though I’ve loved every minute of my studies and travels, I will miss it and the connections I’ve made here. From the moment the International Summer School picked us up at the…
