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 would like to give you five things to look forward to during your semester. The first one is rediscovering yourself in a whole new environment: being far away from home can be challenging, but it teaches you to be self-reliant and how to make a home away from home, even if it is just … More Valeria’s Reasons to Study Abroad at Leeds
As I am now (reluctantly) leaving at the end of this week, I can take some time to reflect on the wonderful year I spent in Leeds. I know from the start I wanted to study in the UK, because I was so in love with its culture and was able to speak English. But … More Lucie’s Study Abroad Experience & Top Tips for Studying 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
After an emotional few weeks of farewells and now experiencing some post exchange withdrawals being back home in Sydney, I wanted to reflect on my time in Leeds and how I’m coping now that it is over. My trip begun with an 8-week adventure around Europe before winding up in England. Visiting over 20 European … More Mathew’s Best Study Abroad Moments and Adapting to Life Back Home
Wondering how you can afford studying abroad? With wanderlust on the rise, everyone wants to know the secret behind how one can afford traveling. In reality, most travelers aren’t just milking an endless trust fund; hard work and effort goes on the behind the scenes! I realized the importance of delving into this secrets during … More Shurraya’s Tips to Afford to Study Abroad
I chose to do an exchange semester at the University of Leeds because it was one of the few international universities that would allow me to take advanced science courses towards my degree back home. Knowing little else about Leeds, I embarked on a six-month journey that became the best experience of my life, filled … More Nicholas’ Reasons to Study Abroad in Leeds
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