When choosing my courses to study in Austria, I was excited when I saw that I would have the opportunity to complete a practice placement in an Austrian primary school. I had always wanted to gain work experience in a different education system, and my semester abroad provided the perfect opportunity! The course entailed me […]
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At UPF in Barcelona, we have three terms and I have now finished my second set of exams – ready for a few weeks off for Easter holidays. With Barcelona’s excellent public transport network, it is so easy to access the areas surrounding the city in Catalonia. This presents the opportunity to explore areas I […]
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I thought I would write a blog about how I am trying to balance university work while making the most of being in a new place and wanting to explore. Although it is an important consideration during my study abroad, it is not always easy to get the balance right. Hopefully this blog helps a […]
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As I am entering my final few months on my study abroad exchange, I thought I would write about the friendships and connections I have made while living in Barcelona. Spending a whole year in this city has given me the chance to meet lots of interesting people and form connections that I know will […]
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For this blog post I wanted to focus on my experience of academics at the University of Amsterdam, and how they have differed from my experience at Glasgow. If you want to study in Amsterdam, hopefully this will give you some insight into what is involved. Semester structure In Amsterdam, the semester is divided into […]
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Despite not yet being on my semester abroad I do still have exams at Glasgow and wanted to share some tips on how to feel your best during exam season. Being a politics student my exams are essay based. This can mean exams are long and stressful, this is my advice to make the process […]
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It all started off with an early bus in the south of Milan, it only took roughly 4 hours to get to Florence by bus including stops in Parma and Bologna. On our first short but sweet stop in Parma, I briefly saw where the rugby team Zebre Parma play, and then we were off […]
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As my life in Austria completely contrasts with my life at the University of Glasgow, I thought that it may be interesting to share what a day in my life looks like! I usually like to wake up early, as I am a morning person, but if I weren’t, I would need to become one, […]
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Asia is known to be more academically rigorous compared to other continents such as Europe, and this is something I have experienced. Even before I arrived in Singapore, when I would tell people I got accepted into SMU, they would tell me how academically challenging it might be. Bell-curve system: Like most universities in Singapore, […]
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For this blog I thought I would write about my typical day of classes on a Tuesday. It is my busiest day of classes, as I have three two-hour seminars! As we get to pick our classes, a lot of students on exchange will take their classes across only two or three days. By doing […]
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Adjusting to life studying abroad can be challenging, especially when faced with the stark contrasts between your familiar routines at home in Glasgow. University timetables may vary significantly, and the cultural norms of the host country might operate on schedules vastly different from those you’re accustomed to. One of the key things I have done […]
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As you might expect, there are many differences between life at UofG versus McGill. There are things I like better about both but, ultimately, just getting to experience more than one way of doing things throughout your university life is really valuable and can teach you a lot about yourself and what you like! Academics: […]
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Each different host university will have differences when it comes to how you should go about organising accommodation. Even within Singapore, Singapore Management University (SMU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are all different. At NTU and NUS you apply for student accommodation which is on campus. I can only offer […]
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When going away, the idea of doing well in exams can be daunting, especially when it is the third year and you know these grades count. It can be difficult to grasp how well you might do and what the grading is like, which can make you unsure about your grades. However, I feel that […]
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Put yourself out there: I have now been in Singapore for over six months. I cannot believe how quickly the time is going. Everyone told me before I left that it would fly by, but I never realised just how quickly time would escape me. I have definitely found the statement ‘time flies when you’re having […]
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