A very rough guide to (Bae)jing, Kartik Rajpal

No study abroad experience comes without it challenges–whether its cultural differences, language frustrations, being surrounded by strangers, or getting used to the food. Beijing is no exception to the rule. To help you on your journey, here are a few ways I believe you can make your time in Beijing, and perhaps the rest of …

Rohini Lakhani – Non-European European Studies

While the Erasmus programme is a unique and exciting experience for all, things can be bit more complicated when your link with Europe is a bit more obscure. Let me explain: I was born and raised in Hong Kong to Indian parents and then moved to London for my degree, which includes studying abroad in …

Ritu Kundu, Postgraduate at Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-18

Degree programme at King’s PhD (Computer Science) Which institution did you go to and why? Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology). For internship/research-collaboration as the team working there is among the experts on my research topic – string algorithm for bioinformatics. Networking and exploring the post-doctoral opportunities were other significant criteria for choosing Georgia Tech.

Gabriel F. Y. Tsang, Postgraduate Student at National University of Singapore, 2017-18

Degree programme at King’s Comparative Literature Which institution did you go to and why? National University of Singapore (NUS). It is the best university in Asia. What did the grant cover and what did it enable you to do? It covered the cost of a return flight ticket to Singapore, local transport, accommodation, meals and …

Inti Mantripp, Summer 2014 at Tecnologico de Monterrey

What do you study at King’s Physics and Philosophy BSc Where did your Global Summer Experience take place? Tecnológico de Monterrey-Querétaro campus How did you apply? Applying was a varied experience. The Study Abroad department at King’s were excellent, and that part was absolutely stress free. The Mexican system takes getting used to!