I am excited to reflect on all I learned and experienced during my time studying at Queen Mary University in London. However, I want to begin with a list of everything I wish I had known, or packed, before leaving for London: It’s ok to overpack (I… More
When I first started planning to study abroad, Australia was not on my list. As an East Asian student from the U.S., I’d always been more drawn to exploring Asia. But after two months of living and studying in Sydney, I joke to my friends back home that… More
Hello, my name is Isabella Jacobs, and I studied abroad in London, England. I had a wonderful time and the opportunity to travel to so many places during my time abroad. Traveling to places you've never been—especially in countries where you don't speak… More
Four months ago, I boarded a plane with a suitcase full of clothes and a head full of questions. I was heading to Melbourne, Australia—halfway across the world from home—to begin a semester abroad. I remember sitting in the airport, anxious and unsure… More
Before I boarded my flight to London, I thought I was completely prepared. My suitcase stuffed (overstuffed, actually), my notes app filled with places I wanted to visit, and I had a basic idea of how I planned to balance my schoolwork, traveling and… More