When I embarked on my 7 month long exchange adventure, I was nervous, teary eyed (from saying goodbye to the family), anxious but so excited! Ever since high school, I knew I wanted to do an exchange program at University. When the opportunity arose in the second semester of my fourth year, I took it! … More Kate’s Semester in Leeds
I appreciated that the lecturers in University of Leeds were good at linking theories to practice. They gave a lot of actual examples to get across to students, which made abstract theories more interesting and easier to understand. As for life on campus, I did love the natural beauty there. In Hong Kong, there are most … More Chuxuan’s Semester in Leeds
I begin my blog post in my room, overlooking the beautiful grounds of Devonshire Hall. As it is the very last Friday I will be here in my accommodation, I cant help but reminisce on all the breathtaking, overwhelming, heart wrenching moments I have had here in Leeds. To think that I would fall in … More Josephine’s Semester in Leeds
Academics at Leeds were engaging and stimulating. My favourite module was COMM2655: Screen Fiction, because it exposed me to British television and allowed me to apply new concepts to texts that were different, intriguing, and entertaining. It was a great opportunity to be able to continue my study of Media and Communications, while learning … More Carolyn’s Reasons to Study Abroad in Leeds
I love university of Leeds, it offers various kinds of opportunities to students with an open mind. Actually I forget many details of my first day in Leeds, but I remember that evening, I washed my hair with a brown, sticky and yogurt-like liquid — hair conditioner. And it was just among many other products … More Jing’s First Semester in Leeds
For all the build-up, preparation and waiting that went into the months leading up to exchange, it is still a surreal feeling, even after a whole semester, to think that I am experiencing this incredible opportunity to live and study abroad in Leeds. Every week there’s has been a new activity, location, eating spot and pub, … More Madie’s First Semester in Leeds
Hi guys, It’s been ages since my last blog post on here, but this prompt inspired me to write something up. Maybe it helps some new arrivals here! I arrived in Leeds in September 2017 and even though the journey itself wasn’t the greatest, I do think I adapted quite quickly into university life (it … More Meike’s First Semester in Leeds
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