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Choosing Melbourne: A year of growth and adventure

By Ria Jobanputra, chemistry with an international study year student My time in Melbourne was an incredible adventure filled with growth and unforgettable experiences. From exploring the city’s vibrant culture to making lifelong friends, every day was a new chapter. I learned and grew in ways I never imagined, and the memories I made will …

From Nottingham to the UN in Thailand and a PhD in Japan

By Jack Crawford, graduate Born and raised in Nottingham, I studied BSc Management with a Placement Year at the University of Nottingham from 2017 to 2022. My cherished memories there span childhood adventures on Highfields Park to graduating in the same spot two decades later. This deep-rooted connection to my hometown might give the impression …

How To Showcase Your Year Abroad in Interviews

By Grace Smyth, Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies student blogger So you’ve been on a year abroad? The skills and experiences you have had are some of the most valuable that you can demonstrate in job applications and the interview process! Interviews are daunting so preparing some ideas of how you can showcase what you …

I Cannot Recommend Studying Abroad Enough

By Alisha D’Souza, geography student Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Do you want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Are you dreaming of an international career?  If your answer is yes, then studying abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Alisha talks about how she prepared for …

Making the Most of Studying Abroad at a Liberal Arts College

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, BA American Studies and English. During my exchange year at Middlebury College (Vermont, USA) it was easy to get lost in the endless readings, the weekly reports and pop quizzes (the bane of my existence). When in a new place, you can lose sight of bigger goals (whether that be to …

Lauren in Lorraine – From UoN to Nancy, France

By Lauren Ogden (BA Modern Language Studies and MA Comparative Literature alumna, maître de langue – Université de Lorraine) Having dedicated my life to the study of foreign languages and cultures, I hoped that one day my future career would take me overseas. Living in France during my year abroad ignited a desire within me …

Stand Out From the Crowd With International Experiences (Part 2)

Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Dreaming of an international career?  If yes, then studying or working abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Two students talk about their time abroad and what they’ve learned. You can also read about Charlie …

Stand Out From the Crowd With International Experiences (Part 1)

Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Dreaming of an international career?  If yes, then studying or working abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Two students talk about their time abroad and what they’ve learned. You can also read about Lauren …

Stand Out From the Crowd With International Experiences

By Jackie Thompson, Information and Communications Manager Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Would you like to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Are you keen on an international career? If yes, then studying or working abroad during your degree can help you on your way. What can you do? 1. You …

Year Abroad: Choosing Where to Go and What to Do

By Rowena Harris, Student Blogger For modern languages students like myself, a year abroad in your third year of study is compulsory. But did you know that the majority of Nottingham students have the opportunity to study abroad as well? You can find out more about the opportunities in your school, on the Study Abroad …