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Mindset shift studying abroad: how a semester changes you
Students go abroad expecting to see new places and come back with great stories. What most of them do not expect is how studying abroad changes the way they actually think. Not just about the world, but about themselves. The mindset shift studying abroad triggers is one of the most
What it’s really like to study abroad in South Korea
Leon had traveled before. But traveling and actually living somewhere are two very different things. So when the chance came to study abroad in South Korea, he wanted to do it properly. He found Asia Exchange, secured a place at Hanyang University in Seoul, and 16 hours after sitting his
Study abroad in Thailand: what Camille found in Bangkok
Camille had already done this before. Exchange programmes in South Korea, internships in Cambodia. She knew what it felt like to land somewhere new, figure it out, and come home a bit different. So when she chose Thailand for her next chapter, she knew what she was signing up for.
Nervous about studying abroad? Here’s what students say
Feeling nervous about studying abroad is completely normal. In fact, it might be the most universal feeling among students who are considering it. The unknown is scary. A new country, new people, new culture, new language, new everything. But here’s the thing: every single student who has gone to study
Study in Seoul: From K-Dramas to Real Life in South Korea
For Alexandra, South Korea wasn’t a random choice. It was something that had been in the background of her life for years: first through music, then through series, and eventually through a growing curiosity about what everyday life there actually looked like. Now she’s not just watching it on a
Emma’s Gap Year in Bali
If you ask Emma what her life looks like right now, it’s something like this: morning gym, coffee in the sun, classes a few days a week… and afternoons at the beach or exploring somewhere new. Not exactly the typical student routine. A few months ago, she was in France, finishing her degree
