University of San Diego, Parisa Ahmadian, 2014-2015

Top Ten Things 1) The Campus Set atop a hill looking down on San Diego, it’s one of the most beautiful campuses in the US (don’t take my word for it – http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/americas-most-beautiful-college-campuses/6). There is Spanish architecture running throughout the whole campus, and the university gardens and flowers are always perfect. Other than being aesthetically pleasing, …

Tom Flanagan, 2012-2013 University of Toronto St George Campus

Top 11 things 1. Toronto: Snow. Cold. Moose. Maple Syrup. Drake. Snow. These are all pretty much the things that come to mind when people say Toronto, and they’re all relatively accurate (apart from the Moose bit because apparently you won’t just find them wandering around the city). That said, there’s more reason to make your …

Jessica Atkinson, 2014-2015, Université de Montréal

Accommodation You will find looking for accommodation in Montreal quite different to your experience in London, and if like me you decide that another year spent in halls is not for you then looking for accommodation in Montreal is both easy and stressful all at the same time. I say this because there is a …

Harisa Ashraf, 2014-2015 at University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus

Top 10 things 1. Proximity to Niagara Falls A real advantage of UTM’s location is that, as well as being close to downtown, it is also closer to Canada’s best known landmark, Niagara Falls. Its proximity to the falls means that there are frequent trips there organised by societies. 2. Free shuttle to Toronto One …

Zoe Fitzgerald, 2013-2014 at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Top Ten Things 1. The people: As cliche as it sounds, I met people whilst I was away that I know I will be great friends with forever. From my suitemates, to people you see once walking to class, everybody is SO friendly and welcoming. Sharing a room and living with 7 other girls was really …