Starting my year abroad has been different. Very different to what I expected, what I was told, what I saw other people had done- that it would be this crazy fun adventure and I’d love every minute and I’d never want to come home. I’ve definitely enjoyed parts of it, especially exploring downtown Toronto, meeting … More My First Month at York University, Canada
Welcome back to University of the Week! The application process to study abroad in 2019/20 is well underway, and this week we are showcasing the second oldest university in Japan, and one of Asia’s highest ranked institutions, Kyoto University! Of our partner universities, Kyoto is a rare option as you can choose whether to study … More University of the Week! Kyoto University, Japan
As with any big move, life in a new country has taken some getting used to. But I’ve been in France for over a month now and finally don’t need to use Google Maps to get to university, or go hungry on Sundays because I forgot that all the shops are closed. Instead of writing … More 1 Month into my Year Abroad in Lyon
Applications are officially open! We hope you all had the chance to come to our Study Abroad Fair on Friday, and that you had a great time chatting to our incoming exchange students, and returning outgoers. This week our returning students will be hosting Study Abroad Snapshots presentations about their host universities. Make sure you … More University of the Week! Denmark Technical University
And just like that, 5 weeks have gone. Whilst the saying ‘it’ll be gone before you know it’ seemed somewhat comforting at first, when all I could really think about was when I’d be in the comfort and familiarity of my own home again, my feelings towards this saying now are considerably different. With mid-term … More Settling into Canadian Life
Welcome back to University of the Week! We have an exciting week ahead of us as this Friday we will be hosting the Study Abroad Fair from 11am-3pm in Parkinson Court. We hope to see you all there! This week we are exploring Nanyang Technological University in the multicultural melting pot that is Singapore. Ranked … More University of the Week! Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
My experience in Shanghai turned out to be one of the most exciting and vibrant trips of my whole life. I have visited countries all over the Globe, including places like Botswana, Zambia and Japan, but China was a trip like no other before. I discovered places, foods, people traditions and lifestyles, not only of … More My Summer School at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
It’s the second week of teaching, and things are heating up! If you’ve just started your second year at the University of Leeds, and you’d like to study abroad in the 2019/20 academic year, you’ll be pleased to know that this week marks the beginning of our pre-application events. Head to the end of this … More University of the Week! KAIST, South Korea
The first time it really hit me was on the plane. It may have just been the time difference, but with the sun smugly glaring at me through the window at 1am English time, the most bizarre concoction of emotions and thoughts ran through me: Will I regret this? Is this going to be the … More First Impressions of Ottawa
So Freshers Week is over, term has officially started and it’s back to reality. As you settle into your new classes in Leeds, now is the perfect time to start considering your study abroad year in 2019/20. Applications open on Monday 22nd October, which is just three weeks away, so we recommend you start to … More University of the Week! Nanjing University, China
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