Cape Town Chronicles: UCT Guide
In this blog, I will give tips and share my experience as a direct exchange student at University of Cape Town.
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Studying Abroad: Navigating Classes and Academic Challenges
Nervous about navigating academic challenges while abroad? Do not worry—I have included tips to help you stay on top of your studies while still enjoying your...
How I Got Through 5 Classes in 3 Days a Week: Part 1
Of us who went to Yonsei, I had one of the easier class schedules and this is how: Having a 4/2 hour break in-between classes was helpful when it came to...
How I got through 5 classes in 3 days a week : Part 2
Of us who went to Yonsei, I had one of the easier class schedules and this is how: Three 3-hour classes in a day wasn't easy but worth it.
School in the UK: Wrapping Up My Time at UCL
Last month, my time as an affiliate student at University College London came to an end, and I thought I would share some of my thoughts on the experience as...
Navigating Academic Culture Shock
My thoughts on the academic culture here!
Everything I'm Feeling Before Departing for Salamanca Spain
Pros/Cons, Q&A, and Packing essentials for 2 months in Salamanca, Spain!
Creativity Abroad: Finding New (and Old) Hobbies
An art course I took at the IES center became the catalyst to a many creative projects I'd start in Chile.
Three tips for navigating learning differences and accommodations with IES Abroad
Stressed about your academic accommodations when you go abroad? Worried that your learning differences may pose a challenge? If so, here are three tried and...