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African Showcase: The continent of Africa and the Caribbean Islands are made up of diverse ethnic groups and cultures with each of the group holding its own unique set of beliefs and traditions dating back before the European rule in Afri… read more
A week to remember: So this week was O-Week in Otago which only meant one thing: it was going to be crazy. We started off the week by hiking Saint Clair’s Beach which was just a spontaneous decision to go exploring. Then we went to the p… read more
How to survive culture shock: Hello everyone! As I told you before, my impact with multiculturalism in Adelaide was quite tough! I already lived abroad and I have a heap of international friends, but the quantity of people that I met during t… read more
Transfer fair for international students: The advisor for international students is Mrs. Spencer. She is the person that helps international students to schedule their classes, answer questions about unclear procedures and much more! In April, she al… read more
Arriving in New Zealand: Sooooo…. I’m here!! It is simply amazing here. We flew from LAX into Auckland and all I could feel was the excitement radiating through my body. “I met a ton of new, awesome people that I know I wil… read more
Introducing... Van Nguyen: Who am I? My name is Van Nguyen. I am studying first year of a master's degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Otago, New Zealand. I am a Vietnamese girl who loves adventures, social work, hanging out with frie… read more
My first year at Otago: Hello! Welcome to my second post! I am starting to get really excited about this blog. I thought I might just briefly go through the first year of my life at Otago. I think that’s the main concern for most inte… read more
Phi Theta Kappa Conference: Every year, the New York Region Phi Theta Kappa holds a nannual regional conference, where all the honour students with their school chapter are sent to a certain place where they have a conference and receive awards for… read more
Video: Meet Tom O'Brien: Meet our newest blogger, Tom O'Brien! He has made us a video blog to introduce himself and for the next couple of weeks, we are going to be catching up with his adventures in New Zealand. Here's Tom: … read more
I'm Chloe. Nice to meet you!: Hello everybody, my name is Chloe. I’m so happy that I can write something about me and my life here and share it with you. Through this, I hope I can make more friends. I’m an international student from China and … read more
Taking campus tours: In my opinion, being a student ambassador is the most fun job you can ever get in a college or university. I know a lot about Fulton Montgomery Community College, so I signed up to be an ambassador about a year ago. I h… read more
Why I came to New Zealand: Hello! My name is Jonathan Chuah, and I’m from Singapore - a tiny dot just south of Malaysia on the world map. Firstly, I would like to thank Victoria McEniery from the International Office, for giving me a wonderful… read more
My cat at university: I always had an animal in the house when I lived in Latvia. I have had 3 dogs and 2 cats. When I started my studies in America, my host family had 2 cats, then when I lived with my friend, she also animals, 2 dogs. I am… read more
Thrill seeking in Canada!: I have been living in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) for quite a while now. I must say Canada is among one of those places where you can’t predict what you are going to experience the very next hour. How many times it… read more
Transferring to a university: If you are planning to transfer, do your research as early as possible! There are SO MANY things they require want to know. Right now I study in a 2-year college and I only receive an associate's degree. In order to hav… read more
Staying on for a postgraduate diploma: Hey guys! Sorry I have not written for a while. I have been pretty busy with my master's stuff. I am really excited to have been accepted on a postgraduate diploma (first year master's) in development studies for my fo… read more
A photo tour of Durham College: Let me guide you step by step and give you a virtual tour of my campus. As you enter the college you will first see: The Student Services Building “A one-stop shop for students to get their queries resolved an… read more
Taking the TOEFL test: If you want to transfer to a different school, you need to be aware that someday the TOEFL will hunt you down! Some schools do not require the score, but most private schools do. You need to check with the schools you a… read more
SUNY Cardinals men's ice hockey: The little red birds, Cardinals, that the men's ice hockey team take their name from are known for their beautiful tweets, for their well-built bodies, and the fact that they don’t fly south for winter - well at least … read more
Submitting to the future: At some point during all the research and interviews and re-writes, I realized that the writing of my thesis could go on forever: How many drafts are really required? How long should this thing be? What on earth is … read more
A trip to Amish country: Arriving in Shipshewana, a town of just over 650 people, one immediately notices the overall calmness and serenity floating over vast acres of fields, fenced house estates and pastures. Shipshewana is one of Indiana… read more
My life on campus: Hi everyone. I am a third year nursing student: Tomoko. I have been working as a nurse for 6 years back in Japan, but I always wanted to study abroad and expand my horizon, so I chose Flinders University to get ba… read more
What I do in my spare time: A little while ago I wrote on my arrival to Durham College. Over the months I have adapted to the busy curriculum of the college. It has been hectic, but a great learning process for me, meeting different people and gett… read more
Winterfest: Fun-Fun-Fun. Winterfest with friends at college is fun. We attend it to get the special food treatment with games and prizes. Clinton dining hall gets decorated in a winter wonderland themed hall. We get skiing-hills ri… read more
Travelling around Brazil: Hi everybody! Sorry I haven't been so active. I've been travelling a bit around this beautiful country. I have seen and experienced a lot so I think it's about time for the follow up on my first blog. From a rock show … read more
Snowflake: “Oh! Pretty little snowflake, how I love thee, thoust be the best seasonal gift one can ask for,Thy beauty exceeds the harshness of the winds that bringeth thee,Though most think you painful, thoust be beautifu… read more
Such a busy week!: This week was full with exciting things that I did. Hands for Animals I had a meeting with my club - Hands for Animals. It is a club that I developed last year. There are many other different clubs, but at that time th… read more
Remembering my start at FMCC: Sitting today in math lab where I tutor mathematics as well other classes and I remembered about the time when I had just come to United States. The math lab at the beginning when I came was full with students who neede… read more
Time runs fast: My first year in Oz: university, adventures, work and new friends! It was the 2nd of January 2012 when I finally arrived in Australia and my adventure started! I came to Australia with a working holiday visa, willing to… read more
How to dress for winter: Before you get a chance to visit this picturesque country in winter, there are a few things that have to be kept in mind to make sure you stay warm. Hats and scarves Covering your head with a woollen hat would not only… read more
Postcard moment: When I was a kid at school, we had this textbook which featured the most iconic places and structures around the world. There was the Taj Mahal in India, the Giza Pyramid in Egypt, the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge in… read more
Student radio with Zain Shafique: Being on the radio for me is something that I have never thought of before, but I have always wanted to do something different. The first encounter with the radio studio that I had was few years back in my home country … read more
Introducing... Santa Pumpura: My name is Santa It is a very strange name to be given by my parents when you try to live somewhere else other than Latvia. Mostly the first thing that comes in mind is Santa Claus and Christmas, but in Italy if I tell … read more
Filipino Films at the Adelaide Fringe: I was pleasantly surprised when I learned that screenings of Filipino films are part of the Adelaide Fringe, which is dubbed as Australia’s biggest arts festival. This was made possible by the initiative of the Anahat… read more
The Magnificent Lady Cardinals: There is a lot of work that goes into orchestrating the perfect game. Behind the scenes, there is a lot of practice, workout and self-control. This and so much more makes the beautiful women ice hockey team for my colleg… read more
Romantic comedies: Last year, a popular US-based online movie rentals company conducted a survey on what movie genre was most rented during Valentine’s Day. I expected romantic comedies would top the poll, but the results showed that peo… read more
Stuck in Philadelphia airport: I really love travelling, but layovers and travel plans are a pain. There is so much work put into planning and making the perfect trip, but even after all plans are in place there are some things that no matter how much… read more
How to be happy: If I had to ask you, what is it that really makes you happy, what would your answer be? Previously I had written a blog about my journey so far. Now I’d like to share my key to success and happiness. It’s a ma… read more
Back to New Zealand!: Hey, guys, hope you are all well and healthy! I came back to New Zealand two weeks ago to do my final course for the degree, yay! I never been back to NZ in Jan before, so I can really feel the summer here. I am lucky n… read more
Introducing... Simon Petersen: My full name is Simon Jakobsen Petersen. I was born and raised in the southern part of Jylland, Denmark (about 30mins from the german border). I study Brazilian Studies at Aarhus University, where I had the chance of go… read more
What it's like to study in Canada: On top of experiencing a totally new environment and studying towards our degree, we have to get to grips with a whole new educational system. The teaching methods in the Indian subcontinent are very different to Canada… read more
Four seasons and a wedding: It’s quite tricky to hold a wedding in Melbourne. Famous for its four-seasons-in-a-day weather, the guests at my cousin’s wedding were alternately basked in sunshine, windswept, then showered with light rain. It did… read more
Part 3/3: ...I Conquered: This is the final instalment of Yash Sharma's brilliant three-part introductory blog. If you haven't already read: Part 1/3: I came... and then Part 2/3: ...I saw... It was a week full of entertainment and I coul… read more
Last of the Xmas lights: The holidays apparently don’t end until all the decorations come down. It has really been a great holiday season, for me and my family and friends too. It is sad that we have to wait for eleven months to exp… read more
Part 2/3: ...I Saw...: Part 2 of Yash Sharma's brilliant three-part introductory blog. Check out Yash's Part 1/3: I Came... then Part 3/3: ...I conquered Without getting carried away by those emotions anymore, I quickly assured my mothe… read more
Family visit: Our small family of four has been separated for a long time now. Since my sister has started working in Singapore and I have started studying in Adelaide, we haven’t had any holiday together like we used to. We had th… read more
Part 1/3: I Came...: The first instalment of Yash Sharma's brilliant three-part introductory blog. Make sure you read: Part 2/3: ...I saw... and Part 3/3: ...I conquered A gleam of morning sunlight across the mountains, vast green pas… read more
The biggest day of my life: My journey started when I was given an acceptance letter to attend Durham College. It was a great day for my family and me when I got a reply from the Canadian embassy back home in Nigeria granting me an entry visa into … read more
The reason for the season: Throughout the world people are rejoicing; across the seven seas, silver bells ring and everyone is filled with joyful cheer. It’s a time for rejoicing. Every street corner people sing, “Joy to the World, the Lord h… read more
Quotes for the New Year!: Happy new year, everyone! Apologies for not being able to update this blog sooner. Let me make it up to you by giving some inspirational quotes from famous people… “I hope that in this year to come, you… read more
Why I chose Canada: What is life without challenges? Accepting challenges and striving to complete them is the key to success. To travel across continents and be in an alien environment can be daunting. The person that inspired me to… read more
A Christmas surprise!: For me, going home right now would be a dream come true. Unfortunately, most of us can’t. Not only international students, but local students too, this is because we have finals. It’s really stressful not being with… read more
Spring Festival through my eyes: Among all the festivals, Spring Festival is the biggest in China. It is kind of similar to Xmas in a way, since both festivals are a time for families to get together. It is a very happy scene to watch. However, it is m… read more
New Year through my eyes: New year is always on 1st January. It means the old year has passed and the new hope is approaching. Every place in the world has its own way to celebrate the new year. It is not regarded as a very big holiday in … read more
New Year 2013: The New Year is a peculiar time for me. I never understand where 365 days went and what to do with the opportunity to receive another 365 days. I always worry about being better at everything. I focus on fixin… read more
Sharing Christmas traditions: Christmas is a time of sharing with others. Some people share gifts, some people share good spirit, some people share food. However, international students have something very special to share - their culture. Hon… read more
Christmas in Macedonia: Being a very family oriented person, one of the most difficult times to be away from home for me will be Christmas. However, Orthodox Christmas is celebrated a little different than what you may be used to. First of al… read more
Christmas through my eyes: 25th December every year is a date that makes lots of people in the world excited, including Chinese people. “As an international student, I am lucky to have an experience of Christmas in China and in New Zealand”… read more
Soulful Christmas: “One of the strengths of the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir is its diversity in performing songs of different styles. The choir seeks to take the audience from one extreme to the other during its concerts. “… read more
Chicago lights up with holiday cheer!: What says “HOLIDAY SEASON!” better than Mickey Mouse turning on the Christmas lights throughout Chicago? “...more than one million lights on 200 trees along North Michigan Avenue” That is exactly what we witn… read more
My journey so far...: Hi everyone. My name is Zain Shafique and I am an international student from Pakistan. I am a first year student in the Computer Programmer Analyst Program at Durham College, Ontario. I have been in Canada for more… read more
Many cultures, one unique experience: I would like to travel the world, and see each and every culture on earth. I want to see the beautiful people of Brazil and dance to the infectious samba; I want to go to the carnival festival in the Caribbean; eat Kore… read more
What next for Caela Provost?: Before I begin this blog, I want to start by saying how fortunate and how blessed I am. I was just informed that I will graduate from my MA in English Programme in January with First Class Honors. I fulfilled my l… read more
Christchurch rebuild: When it comes to natural disasters, the whole world hears about and sees the events and immediate aftermath. For the Christchurch Earthquake of February, 2011, everyone heard about the shake, the buildings collapsing, t… read more
Fall back: The leaves of Fall are gone, the clock is turned back an hour, so we get an extra sleep. These are one of the few things about Northern America that fascinate me. “The leaves here change every Fall into amazing colo… read more
Museums without walls: You know how you have to pay to get into a museum with everything cool? And most museums also do not allow physical contact with their pieces. Well, not at our college, you don’t! “Plattsburgh State University is … read more
Retreat weekend: Being in college is about learning; not just about your specific career choice, but about yourself and the others who are in this journey with you. That is why it is important to seek out those spaces to connect with ot… read more
Procrastination cupcakes: In this season of essay due dates, there is always the tendency to procrastinate. And we should allow ourselves a good break every now and then, just to refresh our thoughts and shake off that writer’s block. To do thi… read more
Peace Paper Project: It is easy give up and throw-in the towel after a tragic experience, but it takes courage to get up and decide to do something about it. The Peace Paper Project utilizes the primitive, yet aesthetic, art of paper makin… read more
Doctors for the night: If you guys have been reading my posts, you would know that pub crawls are one of the most AWESOMEST things that studying in Australia can offer. So what is better than a pubcrawl?!! ….. *drum roll*…… A SCRUB CRAW… read more
Globalisation: Hey guys! I am so sorry for not writing for so long, I am super busy this trimester! This is my second-to-last trimester of my undergraduate degree, which means lots of essays and assignments to do. I am the class repre… read more
Stories in a bottle: I joined the Barossa Valley day trip at uni and got myself an Australian history lesson along with it. The tour guide assigned to our bus had a knack for story-telling and he practically narrated the story of South Aust… read more
Being a student athlete at Daemen: I am a Daemen wildcat playing for the men’s soccer team and I wanted to talk about how it is to be a student athlete at Daemen. Daemen is in the process of transitioning from NAIA to NCAA Division Two. This means that… read more
A multicultural weekend: What an amazing weekend full of cultural experience! Starting with Friday, the Chinese Student’s Association at PUC organized a celebration of the Moon Festival, a Mid-Autumn Lunar festival observed close to the autum… read more
Flinders' Love Story: It’s hardly Valentine’s Day, but I’m posting this story, anyway. And it’s not just any love story, it’s Captain Matthew Flinders’ love story. Until now I just know him as this university’s namesake. A stre… read more
Thesis Thinking: I took the elevator to the ground floor of the nine-story Forbes building a while ago and was a bit curious as to why the dining area and bookstore was closed. Of course, I just walked over to another part of campus to e… read more
Taste of Chicago: One of the best things about being an international student is embracing and exploring all that the country you’re visiting has to offer; its culture, people, traditions, celebrations, and of course - food! Ever… read more
Здраво, from Purdue Calumet!!: Здраво! My name is Nevenka and I am the newest blogger for the i-studentglobal community! I will be writing from Purdue University Calumet, where I just began my Masters in Communication. I also hold a Graduate A… read more
A quick recipe for busy students: Being a student can be quite hectic sometimes. We need to balance our school schedule together with aspects like internship, job, social life and, most importantly, nutritious meals in between these to help us maintain e… read more
First day of school: School has finally started! I’ve been very excited to take on the challenge of a 5-course-quarter along with my last quarter as Global Ambassador at DePaul University (I am so going to miss dropping by the Internationa… read more
Weathering it out: The Philippines is visited by an average of 20 typhoons during the rainy season. During bad monsoon rains, water would usually enter our house. I was pretty used to it because it happens almost every year since I was a k… read more
A crave away from home: Yesterday I had a craving for maandazi and milk tea. It doesn’t happen often, but when craving for a home cooked meal comes on, it’s very difficult to shake. So, yesterday morning I decided that I must ha… read more
From Amsterdam to Amherst: After growing up in Amsterdam, the Netherlands I decided to study abroad in the USA. I wanted to gain some life experience and figure out what I wanted to do with my future. After attending a public institution in upstat… read more
In retrospect: some tips: It has been three months since I came to Adelaide, and in the dead of winter, no less. I was the newcomer then, and I really needed some basic tips on how to live life in a new country. Most of the tips I got were from i… read more
A dolphin, a market, and a lighthouse; a day in Port Adelaide: One of the first places I visited when I came to Adelaide was Port Adelaide where I went for the day with some other international students from Flinders University. The international office at Flinders do lots… read more
Singapore stopover: Sarah has teamed up with her fellow blogger, Anthony Braybrooke for a very special post. They are both heading from the UK to Australia and they've stopped off in Singapore for a couple of days! Hello … read more
Starting out...: Hi, I’m Meg, from the UK, this blog will let you know the ups and downs of my year abroad at Flinders University. I’m starting this blog a few weeks into my year abroad, I moved out to Adelaide on the 10th July into… read more
Opening Weekend!: Summer has ended too soon; it’s time to reset our minds to book-mode. The best thing about this is the fact that we will all be welcomed back to school with the best games, activities and staff. “The best th… read more
Uluru: I was planning to come to Australia for many years, I made a big to-do list of places that I wanted to visit: Melbourne, Sydney, Kangaroo Island, the beautiful beaches of Queensland and Tasmania, but what I really wanted… read more
Hello Spring!: The dreary winter days are over and my first blog post has finally ‘sprung’. I am Erin Cabanawan from Manila, Philippines, and I am doing a one-year graduate diploma programme on Gender and Development at Flinders U… read more
Adelaide to Sydney road trip: I have done the first semester yay! It was great experience of studying at Flinders University so far. I learned many things not only academically but socializing too. I spent my holiday for the first semester by h… read more
Trip to Hahndorf: Hey guys! So it’s been a while since I updated my blog and that’s because I had the best 3 weeks of holiday! Unfortunately (or fortunately for some of you), classes have begun and it’s back to the busy routines of… read more
Farewell Flinders: Hello once again. This probably will be my last blog post as, sadly, my stay in Adelaide has come to an end. I'm sure that the stuff people are saying about one semester not being enough to fully enjoy the journey is co… read more
Loving the new University of Limerick app!: Over the course of the past semester, I was given the opportunity to write blogs for i-studentlife.com and share my abroad experience with any student or otherwise willing to read about my thoughts, experiences… read more
Off the beaten track: Beijing – Famous across the globe for being the epicentre of Chinese culture, education, politics and history. Those who haven’t been there can easily list a few names of well-known places off the top of th… read more
On the road again: Hi guys. So during the holidays, I drove to Geelong, Melbourne in my (old, but trusty) Ford Falcon, to visit my cousin and nieces who reside there. A friend of mine came from Singapore to visit me and we decided to take… read more
Summer in Beijing: My travelling itch gets stronger whenever Summer is approaching. Summer means holidays, and holidays mean I will have three months of time to do whatever makes me happy. Travelling makes me happy and content with life. … read more
Multiculturalism in South Australia: I am a curious person, I like to share my ideas and points of view with other people and learn as much as I can from different cultures! I am an MBA Student at Flinders University. I arrived in Adelaide in Februar… read more
Kayaking in New Zealand: Paddling in New Zealand seems to culminate on the coast, The West Coast. The Coast is where the waves break against the base of the mountains and each individual river system has its own small catchment in its own river … read more
Goodbye Australia: With only two nights left in this country before I head on a very long journey back to my loved one's arms, I think it is about time to try and summarise my semester at Flinders. But how do you paint a fair pictur… read more
My mid-term holiday: Hey, everyone, it has been sometime since the last blog. I have been very busy in my mid-term break. Lots of fun though. I've done lots of exciting stuff and seen lots of amazing scenes as well. I do not think I can writ… read more
Music as a career. Really?: While preparing for Luke Ledger's 1st year recital, I met a third year British student and bass player named Simon. I asked Simon a simple question upon meeting him, one that surprised him and surprised myself… read more
A day in the life of an English teacher in China: I’ve been doing this teaching job for a little over three years now, and it’s the type of job that if you want it to be, can be both refreshing and challenging each time you step into the classroom. I currently work… read more
Cultural in Sydney: I am a theatre-film-musical-play nerd who loves watching people pretend to be other people and tell stories about life and relationships. Therefore, it was quite obvious that I intended to go see a play while I was in S… read more
Autumn in Wellington: Wellington has entered winter, yet the fumes of autumn still hover around my secret corner. I live in the middle of Kelburn mountain, where the air is always pure and fresh, and where woods and trees dominate the surroun… read more
Kiwi foods I love: Going over to your mate's flat for tea? (translation: your friend's apartment for dinner). I haven't mastered the kiwi accent yet but I have enjoyed trying some new and unfamiliar foods in New Zealand. This post h… read more
Vintage photo shoot: Back in April, the Flinders University Photography Club did our semester's outdoor photo shoot. This time, we got 3rd year students Cass and Amelia to model for us. Both girls have a very fun vintage style that… read more
Discovering camels in Alice Springs: This past weekend I spent a short amount of time exploring the Australian mid-section, Alice Springs and the famous Kata Tjuta National Park. There are lot of things that need to be said about the people I met, the natur… read more
Japanese delight in Wellington: Here she celebrates a dear friend's birthday. Last Saturday I went to my lovely girl’s birthday party. We decided to go to a Japanese eatery Kazu restaurant, located on Tory street, and the second Japanese eating… read more
Mamak night: Every first blog post starts with an introduction about the writer. So here goes mine: I am Shuwanugha, a fellow Malaysian who chose to further my studies in the Bachelor of Medical Science at Flinders University, South … read more
UK to China. One way: Hi all, my name’s Owain Lloyd-Williams, I’m a 25 year old guy from England who in early 2009 as a recently graduated literature student filing documents in a dull bank job, decided to pack my bags and head into the u… read more
8 Singapore essentials: Right! With under 2 months to go it’s about time I updated everyone on what’s been happening. In my last post, I told you everything I needed to do, so I think it’s only right I tell you what I’ve done sinc… read more
Lifestyle differences between NZ & China: Hey, guys! Sorry for not writing for so long. I have been very busy with everything. I'm finally on holiday now, so I have a bit more time for writing. In my last blog, I wrote about home stay families and I want to con… read more
My graduation: Once in a lifetime: Welcome me back on board, guys. I've been overwhelmed with heaps of important events over the last two months, one of which was my graduation ceremony on 16 May 2012. So here I come, life! Seriously and officially,&… read more
Scariest moment of my life!: My last major New Zealand bucket list item got crossed off when I did the adrenaline rushing, heart pounding, Nevis Bungy Jump. “The adrenaline rushing, heart pounding, Nevis Bungy Jump” The feeling of jumping of… read more
Goodbye Leicester…: So, about a week ago I finally finished my second year at the University of Leicester which seems to have taken forever what with all the huge essays and exams I’ve had to do recently! But at least it is now officially… read more
Happy Tuesdays: Hi! I’m from Malaysia and my name is Rachel. Welcome to my new blog! A few weeks ago, I became a member of the badminton club of Flinders University. Since then Tuesday has been my favourite day of the week. Taking a … read more
Friday, I'm in love: I am a woman of habit. I like to be prepared, organized, on a schedule, to do things with a purpose. Perhaps this personality trait is mine because I am a big sister, perhaps I am used to organizing and planning. Since … read more
Beauty in a small town: Our college is located on the Northern East part of United States of America, not only are we very close to Canada, but we are also surrounded by beautiful nature, the Adirondack mountains, Lake Champlain, and awesome sn… read more
Time out in Victoria: Sunday day off is almost becoming a pipe dream thanks to the hectic study schedule. I managed to take some time off though to see some of the beauty that Oz has to offer. The International Students Support Unit (ISSU) ha… read more
See-ya kea: Going somewhere new for an education always seems to give you more than the sum of the enrolment price. Well, that is if you take advantage of it. Whether it’s another state, country, or continent, new places are full … read more
From Thailand to New Zealand: Hi all!! My name is Pim. I am an international student studying at Victoria University of Wellington. I am originally from Bangkok, Thailand and am studying towards Bachelor of Science. I'm now in my second year, majorin… read more
Farm study tour: My trip began at Wellington, New Zealand with 80 other Lincoln University agriculture students en route for a study tour of the north island’s west coast. A field of Holstein Fresian cows Our group visited t… read more
Discovering the Aboriginal way…: On our final day in Adelaide we were able to go on a fascinating tour of the Botanic Gardens with Hayden from Bookabee Tours, where we learnt all about the Aboriginal culture and how they used the land for food… read more
The Migration Museum: The Migration Museum is a place full of stories, survivors, split-up families, poor people, desperate people, people accepting Australia as their new homeland. My friend Alessandro and I have spent five days i… read more
Carnivalia Ball: Dear friends, In this post I would like to tell you about my experience of an Oxford College Ball, an event which is normally held in the early spring every year inside some of the Oxford colleges (actually every single… read more
Summer arrives in Sackville: Summer has arrived in Sackville and this quaint little town that has been transformed. Despite how beautiful winter can be I’ve spent most of my three years in Canada wishing for green grass and blue skies. N… read more
University of Limerick picture tour: Hello all and welcome to my University of Limerick picture tour!!! Now before the tour begins, I must admit to you all that many of these pictures were taken three years ago when I was at UL the first time around as a s… read more
Breakfast of champions: Greetings again. Now, you may remember that I live on campus, at Flinders University Hall. One good thing about living on your own, away from home, is that you can learn how to cook for yourself. The bad news is that y… read more
Living on campus: Anybody interested in the practicalities of taking your stuff and moving to the other side of the world for half a year? Here goes. I live in the Village, a part of the Flinders on-campus accommodation that fr… read more
So what is this Pie Floater?: We couldn’t leave Adelaide without trying some traditional Aussie foods so, based on recommendations from a lot of locals, we headed to the bakery on O’Connell Street in North Adelaide, where we were told we could ge… read more
Road trip!: So I think I spent a bit too much visiting my cousins and nieces over the term break and had no more money left for the Grampian trip organised by ISSU. So, my group of friends and I decided to go on our own little road … read more
Aussie rules: Hi everyone, To keep you all happy, now I would like to invite you to visit a new blog of mine. It is all about the fantastic Aussie Rules Football. Last month I went to AAMI Stadium, which is located not so far from Ad… read more
Helicopters & giant koalas: In the beginning of the Easter holidays, International Students Service Unit (ISSU) organised their first interstate trip to Victoria for international students. A bus with 20 students, a nice person from ISSU in charge… read more
Signs of a koala: Koalas. Australia’s pride. I got to cuddle one when we went to Kangaroo Island and it held on to me like I was a Eucalyptus tree with sunglasses. I would still love to see one for real though, a wild one. There are ru… read more
Exploring 'little Australia'; part 2: We were up early for day two of our trip to Kangaroo Island. A short drive and we were at Hanson Bay Sanctuary which includes Koala Walk. A gentle walk through a eucalyptus-lined path gave us the chance to… read more
Hello New Zealand!: The adventures of a Pennsylvania dairy farm girl traveling in New Zealand are underway! After years of talking about this and months of planning, this is finally happening! Now I think, what am I ge… read more
African Unity fashion show: One thing you can always be sure about is that SUNY Plattsburgh is never going to have a boring semester. “One thing you can always be sure about is that SUNY Plattsburgh is never going to have a bori… read more
Home is where the heart is: “I thought of studying abroad as embarking in an unknown journey by myself. I didn’t realize those we love will always be present throughout any journey…” Andrea Zurita is an Accountancy student at DePaul Univers… read more
Sunday time out: Hello All. My name’s Thozama. I’m a South African international student and am studying towards a Master of Accounting degree at Flinders Uni. Welcome to my blog and happy reading. Sunday is officiall… read more
From Pakistan to Plattsburgh: Many ask me where is home? To me home can be found wherever my heart is, my favorite people are, where there is a kind of joy which feels infinite. I have found that in Plattsburgh through the hospitality and kind action… read more
Graphic novels, tardis & chocolates: Greetings everyone. As an international 'Hallie' at Flinders Living, sometimes you will spend your weekends doing activities organised by fellow Hallies and sometimes you will spend your time outside the Hall when no su… read more
Missing home?: I am a 26-year-old Swede and I normally study a Bachelor of English at Malmö University. Right now however, I am outside of Adelaide, spending a semester at the Flinders University. I like writing, baking, language… read more
Exploring 'little Australia'; part 1: Our next adventure was Kangaroo Island (KI to the locals). And it was set to be a big one, as KI - Australia’s Galapagos – is said to be one of the most natural islands on the planet, a completely unspoilt and b… read more
New studies, new hemisphere, New Zealand: Blog. Blog! Blog? I’m not quite sure which one of those incomplete sentences works the best for this, but my Word program is telling me that the second one is actually a complete sentence. Far be it for me to qu… read more
Picnic in the Wellington botanic garden: The first week I spent in Wellington after a short holiday in my hometown Vietnam was luckily during Easter Break. I had nothing to do but travel and fulfil my hobby - having fun and taking photographs! I… read more
The five E's of study abroad: Since my arrival in Ireland for graduate school, several people have approached me with the ever-popular question, “Why did you choose to study abroad?”. Well I've been giving this some thought and I … read more
United nations in Adelaide: Hello everyone, I'm Welmince but please call me Cece as my friends do. It is so great to be here in Adelaide. I am glad to choose Adelaide particularly Flinders as my university. I am from Indonesia and studyi… read more
From Chicago to Kyoto: Not too long ago I wrote about my experience of studying abroad in Japan - and specifically Tokyo. However, in addition to Tokyo I visited multiple cities such as Osaka and Kyoto, so this week I wanted to shar… read more
First taste of advertising: Last week was probably the highlight of my 2012. I spent four intense days working with real clients, people who are passionate about advertising and mentors from real agencies to build an advertising campaign… read more
Advice for the first time study-abroaders: Hi, again, guys! I hope you are all well and happy. This year will be challenging and exciting for me, because it is my last year at Victoria University of Wellington and I want to go on to do a postgrad degree… read more
All systems go!: Hello! I’m Sarah and I’m currently a second year History student at the University of Leicester and I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to study abroad at Flinders University … read more
Countdown to Oz: Hi there, I’m really happy to be here. Please let me tell you a bit about myself (It’s all me, me, me)… My names Anthony, and in June I’ll be finishing my second year of studying History at the University … read more
Spiders & dune buggies: Hello hello! It is time to share my experience for the past month. I had an amazing weekend last week. My boss is a huge racing fan. He even participated in it a few years ago. Anyway, he invited me to take pictures of … read more
Dolphins vs Aussie rules: Today was special. There was something on the itinerary we’d really been looking forward to – a dolphin swim. Not just a swim with dolphins , a swim with WILD dolphins. We arrived at Glenelg Marina very ea… read more
Fusion dinner: Greetings. I am Charles Chiam, from Malaysia. I am currently studying Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Creative Writing at Flinders University in Australia and have been staying at Flinders Living for 4 years. At Flinders L… read more
Is English food really that bad?: Can an Italian student cook worse than all his British fellows? If the guy we are talking about is me, the answer is surely yes. The reason lies in the fact that, let me say, I am a very, very lazy cook, especially when … read more
Chinese culture club at Daemen College: Last semester, a few of my friends decided to start a new student club at Daemen College, called the Chinese Culture Club. I’m one of the founding members and also the treasurer of this club. Each year at Dae… read more
Adelaide's kangaroo island: Hi everyone, We have just returned from a two-day Adventure Tour on Kangaroo Island (‘KI’ as the locals call it), courtesy of Sealink. We are working on a informative/funny blog post about the island, however, in th… read more
The SAN banquet: This Saturday was the annual SAN Banquet. SAN (the Society of All Nations) is a student group that I’ve been involved with ever since I came to Mount A. Last year I was the secretary of SAN and so, as part of the … read more
Sun, sea, cricket & Tchaikovsky: So today we finally got to go to the beach! We were up early to meet Michael, a vet student at the University of Adelaide, who had kindly offered to drive us to Middleton Beach, about an hour south of Adelaide.… read more
Discovering Australia's wine capital: So, continuing on the wine theme (yesterday we learned all about the wine production process at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus, read about it here), today we have decided to put our freshly gained wine … read more
From Chicago to Tokyo: About two weeks ago, I set out for an experience of a lifetime when I boarded a plane along with 20 other DePaul students headed for Tokyo, Japan. Our study abroad trip was a ten day long journey (yes, it… read more
My first month in Oz: First an apology: I'm so sorry for not keeping up to date. I don't want to make excuses but moving to another country, making friends, settling in, starting class. I've been kinda busy. Still, I AM SORRY! and I… read more
Hosting photography club: Hey guys! So if you guys read my blog last year, you would know that I’m quite involved with Flinders Photography Club over here in our Uni!! The last semester we did a Victor Harbour … read more
Final farewell to San Fran: My intern liaison manager Devon recently scheduled a professional development day for me so I too the day off from Wiley and headed to meet Janelle in the Marketing office at Harper One, a subsidiary company of Harper Co… read more
Surfing the waves!: Okay. Pro-surfers, do not scream at me. I know you are going to ask me: WHO THE HELL SURFS AT NOARLUNGA in Adelaide??!! Well newbies like me!! hahahhaha.. for beginner surfers, you can count yourself lucky if you can sta… read more
Horse racing & choosing topics: Hi everyone, welcome again to my blog! Since my first semester at Flinders has started I have been busy with many assignments and have now chosen my topics. It is very important for me to know as a student who will work… read more
Week one in windy Wellington: I didn’t feel anything the first few days, it was such a whirlwind. One minute I was trapped on a 13 hour flight listening to the drunken guy next to me recount his surfing adventures and the next I was sitting on the … read more
Month 2 in Wellington: Culture shock is something experienced by everyone during their time abroad. It can be as sudden as that minor heart attack experienced walking into the grocery and realizing everything is triple the price as back home o… read more
Maori studies in New Zealand: It’s officially been two weeks of classes at VUW and the realisation that O-week (and all the free food involved) is over has set in. It seems like only last week, but I guess it was a month ago, th… read more
Home 'n' away: Know how you always have all those questions about where you will be living when off to college for the first time or just transferring? Like how big is my room gonna be? Are the beds comfortable? Will I have a good room… read more
Students and community unite: Once every year, all members of the community in Plattsburgh gather together: SUNY Plattsburgh students and local residents alike. We gather for a cause, we gather for unity, for hope, and remembrance of those taken away… read more
Cambodia to Australia: Hello, my name is Chanravuth Ly. I am a Cambodian student pursuing a Masters degree in Health and International Development at Flinders University. This is a great opportunity for me to experience a new academic life in… read more
China to New York; first impressions: Time is flying by! I have been at Daemen College for a semester and am studying Accounting in the Business Department. I like my professors and the small campus environment; I feel like I have ma… read more
Arriving in Melbourne: OK, so I just arrived in Melbourne en route to Flinders and am knackered, but before I start writing about here I best start from where I left off; my second day in Singapore (my first day was quite u… read more
Oxford: where wizards grow up: Hello everybody, my name is Stefano, I am a graduate student in Theoretical Physics at Worcester College, University of Oxford, UK. For my first post I decided to write about “Oxfordian life and traditio… read more
Day 4 in Adelaide: Day four in Adelaide ended up being a real education in wine and beer production – something which Adelaide seems to do very well! Our visit to the final of the big three South Australian universities, The Univer… read more
Ash Wednesday: “Each day I have the opportunity to practice my faith while learning about others’. Which is a good thing”. I was walking to the train on my way to class at 8:00am when I saw two priests outside the train station … read more
The quote that inspires: “Far away, there in the sunshine, are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead," Louisa May Alcott Anyone that knows me personal… read more
Back in NZ: Hey, guys! Hope you are fine and happy. Sorry for not writing for sometime, I just came back to Welly on Friday and just finish arranging my room, still a little bit tired, but I will be fine after a few days. … read more
Going Greek in Adelaide: So I flew off from the Singapore Changi Airport a.k.a my home country a couple of days earlier than I planned because I had to cover the O’Week’s photography event at Flinders. Flinders One was kind enough … read more
Day 3 in Adelaide: Day three of our Adelaide adventure and, you’ve guessed it, Adelaide is still beautiful. We started our day with a homely breakfast (nothing like coco-pops to remind you of the UK), and headed out for a tour of the cri… read more
San Francisco internship part II: Having such a busy time on my internship in San Francisco! I’ve been on lots of tours – the first one, the tour of Golden Gate Park, started outside Macy’s at Union Square and ended at Fisherman’s Wharf, where I … read more
One night in Singapore: I have just arrived at my hostel in Singapore after a 12 hour flight en route to Flinders. To be honest, I smell and all I want to do is sleep, I feel a bit out of it due to the jet lag. My flight was a pleasant one, I … read more
Warm welcome in Adelaide: Hello all! We touched down in Adelaide early this morning, packed our suitcases and our weary, travelled bodies into a taxi and headed to the hotel. We seemed to forget about our tiredness as we drove through the pictur… read more
One more sleep: OK, so there is one more sleep (if you can constitute it a sleep considering the time I have to wake up) until I leave for Flinders Uni in Australia for a year. So yeah, wow this is scary, like really WOW, this does not… read more
Countdown to Oz continues...: I started the new year with a step in the right direction... I actually made it to the library!! Apparently I'm meant to be finding primary sources for my Ancient History course at Flinders University, but how am I … read more
How to make friends: L. M. Montgomery’s character Anne Shirley, the protagonist of her Anne of Green Gables Series, says the following about friendships: “Kindred Spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It is splendid to find out … read more
Interning in the USA: It has been very interesting since I arrived here from Australia nearly two weeks ago. I feel like I have adapted very quickly, and my other friends who are doing internships here as well have been a wonderful asset! We … read more
Work school life balance - part 1: “Almost everyone I know from the College of Commerce balances college with part-time jobs or internships.” People always mention the importance of work-life balance, but students often struggle to find balance in an… read more
It's rock climbing Friday: 2012 has arrived. Chicago has officially entered winter with the first snowstorm showers of the year. Everything flows in the order of nature, except for me. One of my New Year resolutions is to conquer my fear in height… read more
Weekend trip to St Louis: Normally, I go back to Colombia as soon as my breaks start at DePaul. Chicago is a wonderful city, but I’m always eager to see my family and enjoy every moment I can spend with them. This winter break was different bec… read more
Pilgrimage's end: My cloth cross has been taken from my arm and sewn on my back; a palm leaf is being held aloft; my pilgrim's purse has been tied. The pilgrimage is over. I tried to make the most of short time in Israel. I visited Masad… read more
Winter is coming: Yet another quarter has come to an end and while most students at DePaul are getting cozied up on their couches, whether in Chicago or in their home town or countries, I chose to hang around in Chicago for a little longe… read more
The Holy Land: I am reporting from Israel. The good cop/bad cop getting in, well, one cannot help but make religious allegories. The first sarcastic, no nonsense angry woman was like the angel guarding the gates of heaven. She saw into… read more
Whisky and truth...: “Whiskey and truth should both be served straight up, Doctor.” Hello everyone! For those of you who only know me through my recent blog post, there’s something I should tell you right now, at the start of this po… read more
From the USA to the Emerald Isle: Hello everyone, my name is Caela Provost and I’m a postgraduate student studying English at the University of Limerick! I hail from Winchendon, a small town in Massachusetts, where I did most o… read more
Antioch, Adana, Mamistra & Tarsus: I met with a very friendly academic from Antakya’s Mustafa Kemal University who has published two books in Turkish on the history of Antioch and has recently appeared in a BBC documentary (hosted by someone in my bibli… read more
First day in Antioch: Hatay. Antakya. Antioch. The city where the word ‘Christian’ was invented. The city that the First Crusaders besieged for nearly a year. When they finally captured it, through betrayal, they were quickly then themsel… read more
Yay for cultural assimilation: This semester is just rolling along and the days and weeks are passing in a blur. The only way to mark time is to keep track of the many due dates that are guiding me towards the end of this semester and the brief two we… read more
Ballooning: We went up in a balloon in Cappadocia. It was part of the deal of enticing my friend Tisho to come – Cappadocia and a balloon ride. We saved enough couchsurfing that it wasn’t too expensive. My favourite parts were w… read more
Couchsurfing in Turkey: We've been doing 'couchsurfing', where you basically stay with people for free. It's a 'hospitality exchange'. It works really well. You actually meet and stay with locals. Couchsurfing dominates the moods and stories of… read more
Multi-cultural night: Being here in Adelaide for nearly 5 months has been one of the most exciting experiences in my life. Recently I was trusted by my local church in Adelaide, Marion Christian Church, to arrange a multi-cultural night for c… read more
Choosing to study geography: Hey, guys! Sorry that I did not write the blog for a while because I have been very busy recently with exams and social life, haha! I just finished my last exam for this trimester yesterday and I am happy that there are… read more
Saying goodbye to Adelaide: Hi, guys! It’s November now! I have good news and bad news. The good news is I have finished all my assignments for all of my subjects and because I have no exams for my subjects, it means holiday! Yay! I’m very ha… read more
The Battle of Dorylaeum: I went to Eskisehir, a marvellously modern student town once called Dorylaeum, and I trekked out to the highway junction where once the Crusade was nearly destroyed during the Battle of Dorylaeum. I thought it would all … read more
Hilltop Ruins: My friend Tisho and I start marching up a hill. We can see the remains of a fortress at the very top. It soon becomes clear the track will not take us to the ruin so we leave the path and start scrabbling up through brus… read more
Hope for a good end to the semester: It’s almost the end of the semester here. Summer holidays are approaching, but before that we will have a tough exam time. I had enough time after my last post to do all the work for my assignments and exams,… read more
Halloween adventures: Did I mention already that there are tons of things to do in Chicago? Well, this year I had a very hard time deciding what to do to celebrate Halloween. So many choices! My Halloween weekend started Thursday night when … read more
Halloween: down under style!: Halloween is one of the celebrations that I look forward to. I’m a sucker for costumes and love parties with a theme. I recall that I dressed up as Clark Kent when I attended a Halloween party back in Singapore. I had … read more
Celebrating Diwali in Chicago: Hello everyone! How are you guys doing? I attended a cultural event at DePaul University last night and it was such a blast! Last night, DePaul Indian Student Association (DISA) organized a Diwali cel… read more
Travelling alone: I finished my time in Istanbul. By the end I had seen almost everything mentioned inLonely Planet, and certainly everything I could find related to Byzantine Constantinople. I met several academics, including a Byzantium… read more
Living in America: Hi there and thank you for stopping by my very first blog post here at i-studentlife. My name is Daniel Sulen and I am a senior studying Management at DePaul University in Chicago. This year I will be blogging about my … read more
Best of both worlds: HI! My name is Andrea Zurita and I’m going to be one of the new bloggers for DePaul University starting this year. Since I am new to the site, I just wanted to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in Cartagen… read more
Settling in at Royal Holloway: I have now been studying at the Royal Holloway for three weeks. It is a very beautiful campus, and I will never get tired of walking around the Founder’s Building. Fresher’s week was a lot of fun, with the … read more
Foundation programmes in New Zealand: Hey, everyone! This is Rose again. I am in a study break for exams now - I have four exams, I feel quite stressed! I will never choose four again because it is so stressful, hopefully I will do fine. As promised before,… read more
Istanbul/Constantinople: 'Do you want to buy a fez?' 'Do you want to buy a carpet?' These are important questions my visit to Istanbul has forced me to consider. Never mind the minutiae of eleventh century life. Do I want to buy a fez? Oh… read more
That's all from me…: All around me are the sounds of cutting-edge scientific research in action: the slow grind of a shaking water-bath keeping vials of blood from clotting, the whir of a pump mixing gases, the hum of machines to heat or coo… read more
My student life in New Zealand: Hey, everyone! This is Rose here. I am an international student from China and I am currently studying in Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. I am a second year undergraduate majorin… read more
Down time: One of the perks a research grant is that you get up to fourteen days ‘down time’, off the clock. I timed these to coincide with the wedding of two friends. I once went on exchange to Iceland. I lived in a dorm and … read more
Have you met Prestine?: Hello everyone and hello to my very first blog entry on i-studentlife! My name is Prestine Davekhaw, currently an international student at DePaul University, pursuing a major in advertising and minor … read more
A trip to kangaroo island: Hey everyone! This is my first blog after mid-semester break. It is getting really busy now, with all the assignments and projects around. Some people are lucky enough to say: “Yeah, I submit my last essay next week, … read more
Paris: The tyranny of cheap flights had me stuck in Paris for a few days. I know, woe is me. Still, I didn’t want to waste the time if I could help it. There must be SOME research I could do in the City of Lights. I took a t… read more
What college is really about: As finals week approaches, students tend to feel anxious and even frustrated due to the great pressure that arises from giving such a great importance to grades. Yesterday I was coming back from the library stressing out… read more
Bayeux and Mont St Michel: Next stop was Bayeux, beautiful Bayeux, to see the famous tapestry again. I had seen it before but it was important to look at it with fresh eyes, after two straight years of thinking about the Normans, and I’m glad I… read more
In the footsteps of the crusades: My name is Adrian and I am on a research trip because I am doing a PhD in Creative Writing. Never ask a PhD student exactly what their thesis is about because you don’t want to know all the boring detail… read more
A whirlwind month In Europe: Finally, a chance to sit down and relax! I have had a whirlwind month in Europe and the UK, visiting as many different places and doing as many different things as possible. As soon as the jetlag wore off, my Mum and I w… read more
Granite Island photo shoot: Flinders Photography Club managed to plan our photoshoot for the very start of our term break. At first, everyone in the club was dubious of the weather - but luckily we had absolutely lovely weather on that day. We met… read more
Heart of Dublin: I came to Dublin from Melbourne in Australia with the aim of doing nothing more than working to save so I could travel Europe. A few years later I find myself entering the final year of a degree in Genetic… read more
Springtime in Adelaide: Hi everyone! It’s me again. It’s September now. That means that the winter wonderland is over and here comes lovely spring! The weather is really nice nowadays. I like it so much - warm and sunny days! Time really … read more
An excuse to wine: So I was invited by a friend to an outing to visit the wineries. At first, I wasn’t that interested because I have already been to the Barossa Valley in South Australia twice already. I do love wineries but t… read more
Pub crawl: the best thing invented!: I have been here for a month now. One disadvantage of going somewhere across the equator is that it was the middle of the year here when we started. I remember from studying at the University of Stirling that t… read more
Gilles Street Market: You don’t have to beg, borrow or steal at the Gilles Flea market! Alright that sounded kind of cheesy but well, here it goes. So once a month, mostly on the third Sunday, a portion of this Gilles Primary School… read more
Delayed In Kuala Lumpur: Delayed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport! Due to technical difficulties, I am getting the chance to catch up on some blogging before takeoff. If this was not such an amazingly interesting place it would be quite a p… read more
Flinders photography club: Becoming a part of a club is a great way to meet new people, pursue a new or existing area of interest and immerse yourself in student life for any student at university. One of the clubs I swore I was going to join whe… read more
Let it snow...wait...it's July!: Yes, good times fly by and we are in what? Week three of semester two now? I don’t know about you guys but I personally am still in holiday mood, particularly Christmas mood because of the cold weather and well, someti… read more
A semester in London: Hi, my name is Shannon Pash, and I have been studying at Flinders Uni for two and a half years. I have lived in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia all my life. I work at the local bakery, … read more
Loved being Scottish. Australia next!: My name is Roman. I am studying Computer Science at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Luckily, Stirling has exchange agreements with universities all over the world including Flinders,… read more
Adjusting to life in Australia: Hi, everyone! My name is Nugroho Kristianto. My friends here in Adelaide call me Kris. I am an exchange student from Indonesia. In Indonesia, I study in Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, majoring in Industrial… read more
Living on campus at Flinders: When I signed on the dotted line for university accommodation the first question that crossed my mind was not about my actual accommodation, but rather, who will be my housemates? Who will I be sharing my journey in … read more
Student pub crawls in Adelaide: People who study in Australia - if you have not noticed, the Aussies love to drink. Baileys, Muscato, Shiraz, Heineken, and even the really, really affordable west end draught beer and passion pop! I guess I re… read more
The paradox of the end: So all too soon it’s the end of the school year. Later than most schools around the world but nevertheless, it’s just as welcoming. As much as we all look forward to it, it comes along with painful emotions too. End … read more
Letting off steam: Hi everyone, my name is Chad. I am from a tiny red dot on the map, Singapore. I am studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University and am a member of the Flinders photography cl… read more
Fast lane to success? I hope so: My dear readers, I am sorry I haven’t written anything in a while but this quarter has been particularly hectic for me. This quarter I decided to take five classes and started an internship in William Blair & Compa… read more
Home away from home: It’s been quite a long wait between posts, not as a result of waning interest but rather because of a few time demanding activities that I became a part of. The past few weeks have been filled with wonderful periods of… read more
The end of my US adventure: Hi everyone, I am back in sunny Adelaide after my big adventure in the United States. I spent the last leg of my trip in San Francisco which was just amazing. Even though it was only around 12 degrees Celsius, it felt l… read more
My last week working in Boston: Hi all, I think I have finally recovered from the busy few days in New York City and have been enjoying my last week in snowy Boston. My colleagues have been really kind and taken me to the Beanpot Championships to see … read more
Spring break: It’s been so long since I last blogged that it’s almost funny. Every time I tell my roommates I’m going to blog they laugh at me because they’re sure that I won’t. They’ve been right so far, but not… read more
Exploring New York City: Hi all! Well I made it back to Boston safe and sound from the crazy city of New York. I was only there for a few days but I saw so much and fell in love with the place very quickly. I had to quickly accustom myself to t… read more
Ma famille a l'etranger: Well, taking into consideration the fact that St. Valentine just had his day, this post does well to share with you the love, beauty and heart of the friendships that marked my one year stay in the capital city, Rabat. A… read more
Winter 101: It was 11:00am on Tuesday February 1st when all DePaul students received what I called the ‘lifesaver notice’ from DPU announcing that classes were suspended due to the blizzard. Let’s face it, even though we love … read more
Snow angels in Boston: Hi everyone! Thought I would give you an update on how my trip has been going. I have been having so much fun over here! My internship has been going great; right from my first day I have been involved in their team me… read more
Interning in New York: Hi everyone and welcome to my blog! Over the next six weeks I will be sharing with you all my travel experiences as I take on the States as a part of the 2011 EUSA Academic Internship Program. A little about me; my nam… read more
From Accra to Casablanca: So in a chain of seemingly unrelated but direction changing events, I had gone from being a regular Ghanaian boy who just about knew how things were going to be for a while to a downright stranger in a foreign land witho… read more
America, land of opportunity: A couple of days ago I found myself standing in the middle of a sidewalk in the Loop observing people passing by. To be quite honest I am not sure what particular thing caught my attention, all I know is that I stood the… read more
Diwali in the USA: One of the consequences of studying abroad is that you miss being home to celebrate your favourite festival or holiday. On that particular day, you miss your family more than usual and you reminisce the good times you ha… read more
A typical day at Mt. A: Hi all! I’ve been blogging for my university for two years and I’m really excited to have a whole new set of readers. I hope you’ll enjoy my posts as much as I enjoy writing them. I’ll start by introducing mysel… read more
Something about me: Hello Readers, My name is Anabella Rojas and I am currently a sophomore international student at DePaul University. I am originally from Venezuela and came to the US to pursue a career in Business Marketing and Internat… read more
Home is where you are: I just finished my exams, the Football World Cup finally kicked off and the Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Stanley Cup after 49 years! Talk about perfect timing. I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. And as I sta… read more
Done, dusted and tired: Well that's it. Over. Done with. It all came to an abrupt and very final stop two weeks ago. I have always viewed the end of exams as a little bit of an anti-climax. I mean sure, there is that initial rush that you get a… read more
Crunch time approaches, gotta keep it real…: Christmas and the associated revelry is a distant memory and the icy blanket of winter that carpeted Ireland, a welcome one. I was down the country with Aunts and Uncles in Roscommon where nothing much happens and that�… read more
No such thing as the winter blues: Dublin in November. The clocks have gone back and the afternoons are a mere blink in a dark day. The weather is indifferent to all considerations of human comfort and everywhere people talk of the winter blues. You would… read more
A new life in Canada: Hi all! I’ve been blogging for my university for two years and I’m really excited to have a whole new set of readers. I hope you’ll enjoy my posts as much as I enjoy writing them. I’ll start by introducing mysel… read more
Experience the USA way of life: I am majoring in Accounting and Business Administration. I believe that one should always do what one enjoys doing. I like playing with numbers. During all my school life, I always used to get the highest grade in m… read more

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