Connecting with the culture, the people, the way of life but most importantly the university lifestyle
April 15, 2014
After spending the majority of my life in the Western part of the world, nothing excited me more than moving to China for the second half of my year abroad. I was excited to experience new things and discover an intriguing part of the world. However, I do not think anything could have prepared me …
I feel a lot more at home here in Shanghai
April 14, 2014
Having been in Shanghai for six weeks now, I feel I have made lots of friendships and connections. It is already far more social than Spain ever was, the reason for which I will explain here, and I feel much more settled and ‘at home’ here in Shanghai, an amazing city where I am truly …
China Welcomes You!
April 13, 2014
Foreigners in China are given the nickname 老外(lǎo wài) which translates as ‘wise outsider’ as a term of respect and this sums up well the general Chinese perspective of us. They see us as mysterious and interesting people and it is c
Stepping out of my comfort zone
April 4, 2014
Since arriving in China I’ve made a big effort to make friends with different people here at the university. My class is very international, there are students from Norway, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and then there’s me! It’s been a blessing in disguise not being in a class with English speakers. Even though some people …
More myths about studying abroad
January 28, 2014
Most students at The University of Nottingham have opportunities to study abroad during their course, but there are a number of popular misconceptions that may put them off taking advantage of this great opportunity. Yesterday we shared three of the most common myths, together with comments from some of our students who studied abroad during the …
Myths about studying abroad
January 27, 2014
Studying abroad is the perfect way to meet new people from across the globe, develop personal and professional skills and immerse yourself in another culture. The vast majority of students here have the opportunity to study abroad, but there are a number of popular misconceptions that put people off applying. To help us debunk some …
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