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Hello from London! I’ve nearly reached the end of my semester at Queen Mary University of London and I want to share a few key differences about studying in the UK and my top suggestions on how to navigate them from my time abroad! One thing I quickly…

So you’re about to start your studies at your overseas institution. Very exciting! But it can also be quite intimidating.  The Scotland college system is different from the U.S. college system for a few reasons: Unlike in the U.S., classes in Scotland…

So you’ve arrived at your study abroad destination. Awesome! But before you can enjoy the country you’re in, you need to adjust to your new environment first. First things first, before you get on the plane make sure you have the right electrical adapters…

It has been a total of 10 weeks since I have arrived in Ireland. Unfortunately, I have already experienced the most dreaded part of coming abroad: homesickness. But, there are some things I have found have helped me cope with this new challenge.    Say…

So you’ve been accepted into Arcadia’s study abroad program. Congratulations! But before you leave for your designated country, you need to complete a few tasks first. First off, check your emails regularly. Whichever email you submitted to Arcadia Abroad…

“Open Sesame” rang through my ears at Rosslyn Chapel’s whispering door. So, when the Scottish Borders opened their door to me, I entered.  Frankly, when I began this little journey, I dreaded Arcadia’s 7:30 Saturday morning wake-up call. I get car sick…

I feel like my days are super long yet so fast here. I will admit that I have a lot of downtime, and I can’t help but reflect on what it truly means to be studying and interning in Granada. I’m miles away from my loved ones, yet it doesn’t feel that way…

Today was the day of my move out following the conclusion of my program, and in my heart I am not ready to say goodbye. Coming to London, I was nervous that I wouldn’t fit in with the other members of my program and would feel out of my depth, but this…

Once a routine is established, it is much more likely for your host city to begin feeling like home. However, there are additional things you can do to feel at home during your time abroad.  Spending time exploring different parts of the city is a great…