Beyond a Critique of Advent It seems that there is little daring in a pure critique of Advent. There are many well-deserved and necessary sieges that have yet to laid, and it would be deceptive
3rd Sunday in Advent: My Christmas in Cambridge (A postgrad perspective) ” I’d be very happy to [...] share what I know about this vaguely odd, but quite pleasant, place.” These words were written to me in an email response to a
2nd Sunday in Advent: December Delight and Nöel à Reims Surrounded by les lumières de Noël and fuelled by vin chaud, croissants, and coffee, December in Reims is magnifique. Or at least it has been the times I have dared
The Abroad Experience 1st Sunday in Advent: December in Dublin The Christmas spirit is finally reaching Dublin, with lights going up around the city center the buskers are exchanging their familiar tunes for careful Christmas songs. Luckily they seem to
How Do You Finance Your Studies Abroad Through Scholarships? 15,600,000,000 EUR. That’s the approximate value of scholarships available for international students each year - in Europe alone! These scholarships - needless to say - come
Thoughts from a year at University of Oxford On the 11th of March 2020, I received an offer from the University of Oxford to study a Master's in Science in law and Finance. I was beyond excited, happy,
Studying Classics in the UK: From Gymnasium to PhD The story of why I decided to study classics begins with a spontaneous decision. The year was 2011, and I had to indicate which A-levels I wanted to take at
When studying in New York takes an unexpected turn As August and graduation approach, I look back on my bachelor's at Berkeley College in New York City. What should have been two years of education, challenges, fun, and once-in-a-lifetime
Next Stop: Harvard College One of the questions I get asked a lot is how I got into Harvard. Unlike math, college admission isn’t an exact science. While that can seem frustrating, it’
3 Things I learned studying in Hong Kong during a global pandemic In the middle of “Christmas joy, post-exam”-relief, 16 other students and I from CBS’ GLOBE program took off on an almost empty plane – the destination being Hong Kong. Not
What I learned doing my exchange to London from Colombia during Covid-19 Hi! I’m Anton form Denmark and I study Political Science in Copenhagen. After having studied remotely since March, I was hanging on to the slight hope of schools reopening in time for my planned exchange to London in the fall of 2020.
The invaluable experience of studying your bachelor’s abroad: reflections of a UCL History student When I, by pure coincidence, decided to apply for some of the UK’s top universities in 2016, it was out of a desire to experience an international culture and
4 things I worried about before moving to study abroad - and 4 reasons they were no problem at all Hi there! My name is Baltazar, and while I am originally from Denmark, I am now doing my first year of my undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at
TAKING THE LEAP – CHOOSING TO STUDY ABROAD UNDER A PANDEMIC The decision to study abroad is quite life changing and making the decision while the world finds itself in a global health crisis does not make it any easier. Caroline
Studying Abroad From My Parent's House: In Quarantine From My Bachelor In the UK It was mid-March when reality seemed to slowly come apart at the seams. I remember one rather ominous meeting. I and a couple of my peers met with an academic
What I have learned because of my exchange I never thought that I would think of another place as my home the same way I think about Stockholm being my home. But after spending 10 months in Las
Tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your day! Sitting in lock-downed Brussels, Natasha, NSAC’s President, is experiencing working from home at its finest and has shared her tips and tricks with us on how to make the
The five o'clock beers For as long as I can remember, I have been dreaming about living abroad. However, it was not before I moved to London this summer, that I got the chance
An unexpected exchange experience Back in November 2018, I applied for exchange as part of my bachelor degree at CBS. I longed for new people, new cultures, and new adventures. Little did I know
The importance of a good study group University subjects can be daunting and scary, however, throughout my experience I have found out that sharing this feeling with a good study group can significantly improve the experience out
PERSITS AND REASSESS Going abroad involves planning ahead. During the planning, you should expect to experience ups .. and downs. There may be a long period from making the decision to pursue going abroad
How to choose a master’s degree that fits you Around one and a half years ago I stared at my computer. I wanted to do a master’s degree abroad, but where? I started narrowing down my scope, and
The College on the Hill - My Ivy League Experience With a mix of excitement and a big portion of jetlag, I gaze out the window and watch as the snow-covered rolling hills fly past my friend’s car. I zone out to the sound of the Lumineers, and I can’t help but think this is the start of a new adventure.
How to apply and get in: New York University Shanghai (NYUSH) Has it ever crossed your mind that you could be studying at an American University? Have you ever considered applying to New York University but you felt discouraged because there are “so many more students who are smarter and brighter than you are”?
My Experience Abroad: Learning Something Unexpected When I graduated from high school, I moved to London to do a one-year internship at a law firm as part of the Danish PIU-program. Much of what I ended up taking with me were things I had not expected.
