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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鈥檛 just about getting from point A to point B鈥攎y 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鈥 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鈥檚 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鈥檛 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 鈥渉ome鈥. 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鈥攜our 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 鈥 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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