{"id":1111,"date":"2024-10-15T12:05:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/kingssas\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2024-10-15T12:05:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:05:22","slug":"meet-your-peer-advisors-emmie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/kingssas\/2024\/10\/15\/meet-your-peer-advisors-emmie\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet your Peer Advisors: Emmie"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have welcomed four new Peer Advisors to the Global Mobility Office for 2024\/25! The Peer Advisors are here to help you, whether you\u2019re an incoming student studying with us at King\u2019s for a semester or a year, or whether you are a King\u2019s student thinking about or planning on going abroad as part of your degree!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can make an appointment with Emmie during her Semester 1 office hours on Wednesday from 9:30am – 11:30am.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hi! My name is Emmie, and I\u2019m one of the four lucky students who get to be a Peer Advisor in the Global Mobility office this year. I\u2019m currently in my third year at King\u2019s, studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. I\u2019ve had the incredible opportunity to study abroad several times, and I\u2019m excited to share my experiences with all of you and hopefully provide some great advice!<\/p>\n

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Most recently, I spent a fantastic semester in Singapore, which was a “double abroad” experience for me since I\u2019m an international student here at King\u2019s. It was the sixth country I’ve studied in so far, and I\u2019m eager to continue adding to that list! Before that, I had the chance to spend a summer studying across various campuses in Mexico through the Global Summer Exchange program. These experiences have shaped my worldview, and I\u2019ve come to deeply appreciate the power of cultural exchange. Meeting people from all over the world, with different beliefs and perspectives, challenges you in ways you don\u2019t expect and helps you grow\u2014as an independent thinker and as a person.<\/p>\n

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View from my dorm room at National University of Singapore- The campus even had a swimming pool!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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As much as I love throwing myself into new cultures and experiences, I\u2019m also aware of the challenges that come with it. I\u2019d actually consider myself somewhat of an expert in homesickness, having felt quite a bit of it myself over the years. But with that, I\u2019ve developed strategies for coping and thriving, even while feeling a sense of longing for home. A good starting point for dealing with homesickness is to reframe the cause of it\u2014I try to remember that I am grateful that I have somewhere and someone to miss. If you\u2019re preparing for how to deal with homesickness or experiencing it right now, I\u2019d love to give you my two cents.<\/p>\n

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London is a city with endless things to do, and it can be quite overwhelming to choose between all the exciting options. When friends visit me here, I often recommend starting with a free walking tour\u2014there are tons of companies offering various types, from historical tours to pop-cultural ones. It\u2019s a great way to get to know the city! I also always suggest visiting the British Museum and Tate Modern, both of which have free admission (I\u2019m a big fan of free activities!). Websites like VisitLondon.com<\/em> and TimeOut.com<\/em> are also fantastic resources, with the latter offering up-to-date info on events and discounts that are happing at the moment.<\/p>\n

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Picnic at Primrose hill is always a great idea when the weather is nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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I enjoy sharing my experiences as an exchange student, and I hope that by doing so, I can inspire and guide you in your own study abroad journey. Whether you\u2019re considering your options for studying abroad or need tips for making the most of your time in London, I\u2019m here to help!<\/p>\n

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We have welcomed four new Peer Advisors to the Global Mobility Office for 2024\/25! The Peer Advisors are here to help you, whether you\u2019re an incoming student studying with us at King\u2019s for a semester or a year, or whether you are a King\u2019s student thinking about or planning on going abroad as part of … <\/p>\n

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