Posted by Hannah (USA) in Study Abroad on October 17, 2015
As I have mentioned in previous posts, American college life is so different to the British university one that I’m used to. At the core, they both have the same principle of going to higher education to further your knowledge. Whether it’s just the denial of wanting to be in the real world (a feeling I […]
Posted in Lab, Revision, Study Abroad, Studying, Uncategorized | Tagged chemistry, differences in learning styles, lectures, Study abroad, teaching, UK, USA, workshops
Posted by Hannah (USA) in Study Abroad on September 10, 2015
After being here for nearing on a month now, I’ve begun to get to grips with the differences. For example I can’t get through a conversation without a comment on my accent (such as getting me to say words like “aluminium” and “vitamin”), or with them asking me about tea. (Note to self, don’t ever ask […]
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Posted by Hannah (USA) in Study Abroad on July 26, 2015
I’m currently sat in a hostel in Edinburgh, just off the Royal Mile, listening as somebody plays the guitar at the other end of the lounge. The past few days have been a jam-packed touristy tour of Scotland’s capital, and I’m loving every minute of it. One thing I’ve particularly enjoyed has been a bookshop trail […]
Posted in Career, Employment, Holiday, Placement, Studying, Uncategorized | Tagged applying, chemistry, next year, Preparation, starting, Summer
Posted by Hannah (USA) in Study Abroad on July 20, 2015
So I’ve been away for the past fortnight enjoying the sun on the island of Gozo, off the north east coast of Malta. It’s been great to spend some quality time with my family, and visit the Azure Window in Dwerja (aka the Game of Thrones set for Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo’s wedding!). Wifi […]
Posted in Future, Holiday, Societies, Study Abroad, Studying | Tagged chemistry, CV, gap year, graduation, Study abroad, UF, University of Florida, US
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