Student experiences written by outbound and inbound King's study abroad students
Studying The ENS is a very prestigious place to be at in France academically, being one of the few grandes écoles that exist. I was inspired to apply here because famous theorists such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Raymond Aron studied here at some point in their careers. If you get to go as an exchange student, you …
Continue reading “Oscar Davies, 2014-2015 at Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris”
Accommodation Finding accommodation was one of the hardest parts of living in Paris. Firstly, even as a study abroad student, you are not guaranteed housing. I was not allocated a spot in the university accommodation. The ones associated with Parisian universities are not located in the best areas of Paris. However, they are convenient and …
Continue reading “Violeta Todorova, 2013-2014 at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III)”
10 ways studying abroad enhanced my degree I’m pretty sure all new Geography undergraduates will have sat through a ‘What is Geography?’ lecture at some point in their academic lives. After my semester abroad at the National University of Singapore I don’t think I would be able to sit through such a talk without screaming …
Continue reading “Meera Ved, 2011-12, National University of Singapore”
Top ten things Belo Horizonte offers an extensive list of museums and galleries which will no doubt be on the top of your cultural to-do list, but in case you’re looking for something a little less generic, here is a list of the local gems which can offer a more personal experience of the city. …
Continue reading “Anna Grimaldi, 2012-2013 at University of Minas Gerais”
I reached Singapore last January for a four-month exchange programme and actually stayed there for nine very enriching months! Many thanks to both King’s and NUS for offering me this great experience! Travelling abroad is a chance and so is studying! I think that going on a university exchange genuinely empowered me to explore different …
Continue reading “Sarah Marechal, 2013-14 at National University of Singapore”