Student Experiences

Henley Business School student Aled standing in front flags in Strasbourg Parliament building.

I fell in love with Strasbourg

Elegant vineyard hills, lively Christmas markets and eye-catching landmarks! Here are just some of the incredible things that I experienced on my year abroad in Strasbourg, France. Situated on the…

CSU – Try something new

I studied abroad in the United States, at Colorado State University.  Throughout my year I took every opportunity I was given to ensure I was able to make the most out…

A semester in Cyprus

I studied Fine Art at the University of Nicosia (UNIC) in Cyprus and it was honestly a life-changing experience. It was my first time visiting Cyprus and I was amazed…

SKKU – an unforgettable experience

I went to South Korea and studied at SungKyunKwan University. I loved it there; it was very different, and I had to get used to their university life. The teaching…

A semester at UMW with travel

It was so interesting and such a great experience to study at a university in a different country, particularly the USA as their university system and culture generally is much…

Graz – an absolute dream

I'm so happy to report I definitely left ANOTHER piece of my heart in Graz. I always thought it was a hyperbole when people said Year Abroad is the best…

The teaching and classroom experience was incredible

Incredible teaching with a multinational class. I not only enjoyed learning the interesting course content but also learning about other countries' cultures and values and seeing what group conversations with…

An experience that everyone should do at least once

South Korea is generally very organised in most aspects of quality of life and Sungkyunkwan University's International Summer Semester (ISS) was no exception to that. Talking to people from different…

Beautiful campus, safe environment

I loved that my host country was extremely safe and clean with very helpful people. The campus at my host institution was beautiful and surprisingly very calming. My favourite thing…

I might have left a piece of my heart in Aarhus

Spending my summer in Aarhus was the best decision I've ever made, hands down. Academically, I loved the university there. The course was ran in such a relaxed, friendly manner,…

A magical summer in Seoul

Going to South Korea for a summer school was one of the best decisions I could have made. Although I knew nothing about the country and culture before arriving there,…

Unforgettable summer at Aarhus

My study abroad experience was an unforgettable one. I really liked the architecture of the country and the people in the city I was in. In addition to this, the…

Amazing summer at EM Strasbourg

The month-long experience in Strasbourg was amazing. I had the chance to make new friends, travel to beautiful places that I have never heard of before, and to experience France.…

I would recommend it to anyone who is on the fence

Studying abroad was on a once in a lifetime experience. Along with travelling the East coast, I did it with some amazing new friends. Even experiencing an American education and…

An experience of a lifetime

What I liked most about my host country was that it was full of very friendly and welcoming people. I was pleasantly surprised how different America is to the UK…

An amazing experience and lifetime memories

I was given the opportunity to study abroad in the US at the University of Florida! This was without a doubt one of the best experiences during my time at…

I made some of the best memories

During my time abroad, I felt very welcomed by both the University and wider community. The range of activities I took part in definitely shows this – from joining the…

A great opportunity and unforgettable experiences

The USA was a great place to go on a year abroad. I was in Texas where the people were very friendly, and the weather was amazing. The University of…

The best choice I ever made

My year spent at the University of Kansas was the best year of my life so far. I’ve been lucky enough to meet so many amazingly talented people and make…

Everything I could have asked for and more!

My study abroad experience was the best possible experience I could have asked for! I studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the USA for a whole academic…

I will always tell people to do a Year Abroad

Having the opportunity to study abroad in the United States is probably one of the best (if not the best) experience I have been lucky enough to be a part…

I fell in love with Seoul

At the start of 2022 I flew out to Seoul, South Korea in order to start my study abroad journey. I expected it to be a lonely four months studying…

It changed me for the better

My study abroad year has truly changed me for the better. I've had countless experiences that I know I'll never forget, made friends around the world that I'll travel to…

An experience I will never forget

For my second year of university, I studied at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, which is in Venice, Italy. Although the first few weeks were rough with settling in and sorting…

My Study Abroad Experience

At the beginning of my second year I went to Maastricht in the Netherlands, a University city which sits at the bottom of the country in between Belgium and Germany.…

Explore the opportunity of study abroad

My name is Katie I am a final year Biomedical Engineering with a Placement Year Student from Belfast. I studied abroad in the Spring semester of 2019 at Colorado State…

A part of my soul will always belong to the USA

Honestly, if you gave me all the time in the world, it still wouldn't be enough for me to talk to you about the United States. When I signed up…

A year in Paris

Erasmus is a great programme because it gives students the opportunity to study or work in another country, experience different cultures and learn new things. I had the chance to…

Throw yourself into everything

As cheesy as it is to say, the last 5 months that I have spent at CSU has been and will be one of the best experiences of my life…

I’ve had the best time

I’ve had the best time studying Maths and Psychology at LaTrobe University in Australia, making friends with people from all over the world, as well as travelling to lots of…

The best study abroad experience

My experience here at Monash University, Australia has been amazing and will be one of my most cherished moments of life. I had the most productive and enjoyable time studying…

I had always wanted to study abroad

I had always wanted to study abroad. It was one of the main things I had looked at when applying to universities because it meant I could continue my education…

I will cherish for the rest of my life

I carried out my year studying abroad at the University of Melbourne in Australia. It was the first time I had been able to visit the country and it was…

Leaving footprints across Europe

Leaving footprints across Europe and making memories is the simplest way I can explain my time abroad. Studying abroad in Germany and travelling has been an experience. Having to put…

Best four months of my life

My first experience of UF was walking into my dorm in Weaver hall and I feel like that was when my exchange trip felt the most real, because I realised…

I cannot recommend it enough!

I had long wanted to study abroad, and stepping off that plane was a mixed feeling of excitement and nerves. Nothing can truly prepare you for the most incredible experience…

Beyond my wildest dreams

It would be impossible to condense the last 10 months into 500 words. Studying abroad, particularly in the United States, was a dream of mine for a very long time.…

Venture to many new places

And just like that it's over in a flash! Melbourne has been a lot of fun but I can confirm exam season to be universally stressful. Australian universities tend to…

I can’t believe it is over

Studying abroad has been the most amazing experience and I am so grateful for all of those who helped me get to where I needed to be and put me…

Expand your personal horizons

My study abroad period at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia has honestly been one of the best experiences of my life so far. From exploring my way…

Take the jump and do it!

When applying to study in Australia, I felt incredibly fortunate to have the experience of this unforgettable opportunity of studying half way across the world. My experience of studying at…

Place in my heart

It’s been around two weeks since I got home from Australia, and I miss it every day, today I was especially sad and decided to read through all the beautiful…

If I could do it all again, I would without a second’s thought

Studying abroad for a semester at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia has been the best experience of my life. I have experienced American culture first hand, including their…

An experience not to forget!

One of the reasons I applied to my course at the University of Reading was because it gave me the opportunity to study abroad, so of course, when the time…

A piece of me lives on in Ottawa

I still can’t believe that I have flown to another country for four months and enjoyed every single moment of it. There is a surreal sensation that comes with talking…

So much to discover

For my term abroad I went to study at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. This opportunity to live on the other side of the world was equally rewarding and challenging.…

Go for it and enjoy every moment

G’Day, UK! Back from down under, It is a wrap! after an incredible exhilarating year of feeding kangaroos, surfing the Aussie waves, tasting the vegemite, hiking Uluru, ahh yes and…

It felt like a very American experience

I can say with confidence that I absolutely loved everything about my first few weeks on my study abroad placement at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, in the heart…

One of the best parts of my degree

As cliché as it sounds, studying abroad has been one of the best things I have ever experienced. Moving to the other side of the world enables you to gain…

Overjoyed with the experience

I had the life-changing opportunity to attend University of Florida for Fall Semester 2017. University of Florida is situated in a college town called Gainesville. UF is a top-10 public…

You won’t get this opportunity again

Of course it’s painful to say goodbye to the people you’ve met, to the places you’ve been and even to the lifestyle you had. Sure, it may have been difficult…

One of the greatest terms of my life

Reflecting back on my time leading up to the end of my term abroad, I found myself enjoying the company of friends that I got so used to seeing on…

The charm and excitement

When looking at study abroad placement opportunities I was immediately drawn in by a summer university course in Aarhus, Denmark. Even though I knew very little about this city, I…

Challenge yourself

Malaysia was a wonderful experience! It was truly eye-opening and offered a whole new perspective on my course, the Malaysian culture and also my own culture. The working dynamic fosters a…

Life as a student in Malaysia

The teaching out there is amazing, it feels like a school class environment with about 15 people in the lectures. In your free time you have the ability to travel…

I have gained skills and learnt things that studying in the UK and placement year cannot teach you

As a final year Business and Management student, I was very wary of the new pressures a semester abroad can bring on top of a heavy workload. However, from an…

Saying goodbye to Maple-Syrup Country

My last few weeks in Ottawa were hectic to say the least. Knowing my time in Canada was drawing to a close, I tried to make the most of everyday…

For the love of Quokka

And so it is: my semester abroad has come to a close. Right now the end is in immediate sight but that does not mean that I squandered my last…

All the Highs and the Lows

Tom is currently studying abroad at the University of Geneva with his French and Economics degree at Reading. We catch up with him half way through his year abroad in Switzerland! So much has happened in the…

Tschüss Tübingen!

The saying ‘Time flies when you’re having fun’ is so relevant when you’re on your year abroad. My semester in Tübingen is already over and it still feels like it…