Student experiences written by outbound and inbound King's study abroad students
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 …
Continue reading “Zoe Fitzgerald, 2013-2014 at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill”
Top Ten things Stepping outside Changi Airport, the hot and humid air hits you like a brick wall. I signed up for accommodation without air-conditioned certain that my body would eventually adapt to the new climate… I am wiser now, believing that even the Singaporeans are struggling to deal with the heat. Now, back in …
Continue reading “Stine Madsen, 2012-2013, National University of Singapore”
Weekend activities Circulo de Bellas Artes: On this rooftop, a hidden gem which is free for students of Carlos III on presentation of a student card, you can find a stunning view of the whole of Madrid. It’s best to go while it’s still warm and just before the sun is setting to see one of …
Continue reading “Catherine Palethorpe, 2012-2013 at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid”
Top Ten Things: 1. Try out some ice-cream parlours: It might seem unlikely, but Munich has some of the best ice-cream parlours in Germany! One of the best and most unusual is Der Verrückte Eismacher (The Crazy Icemaker) which is decorated in an Alice in Wonderland theme and changes its flavours every day. Some of …
Continue reading “Joanna Wilson, 2015-2016 at Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich”
Accommodation Accommodation is very difficult to come by in Paris, especially for students who are only studying abroad for one semester. It is also quite expensive. Sadly, that is the reality of living there!