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17 posts
5 things to do in London on a budget
3 min read 3 min

Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smo...

How to make friends abroad: 6 tips
4 min read 4 min

After the excitement of choosing a new city, organizing visas and flights, packing, and saying goodb...

10 things to know on your first day of studying abroad
5 min read 5 min

If you’re reading this while preparing for your next adventure abroad, or if you are already in a fa...

The best cities in the world for thrift shopping
4 min read 4 min

In a time when sustainability and authenticity are valued more than ever, thrift shopping has made a...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave
6 min read 6 min

Moving abroad, whether for a gap year, or a study abroad program, is one of the most interesting and...

The ultimate summer guide to Brighton
4 min read 4 min

When the sun is shining, there’s only one place that Brits want to be: by the sea! Since the 1800s, ...

6 body language cues that show you’re open to making new friends
4 min read 4 min

“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.”That quote, from the Irish poet Will...

Having friends around the world will make you an all-round more awesome person – here’s why
4 min read 4 min

Why be friends with someone who lives thousands of miles away? Why not just nip around the corner to...

10 reasons why New Zealand is the new hot spot to study
4 min read 4 min

When planning to study abroad in the Southern Hemisphere, many students have their hearts set on Aus...

How to pack for a year abroad (and why you should start getting ready now)
4 min read 4 min

When it comes to packing for an extended period of time away, there is no such thing as ‘too soon’. ...

University drop-out? Use this opportunity to figure out your future
3 min read 3 min

For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself leaving university sooner than you’d expected. It might s...

It’s time to start preparing for your trip – here’s how
4 min read 4 min

Moving abroad is hugely exciting and filled with endless opportunities for learning, adventure and p...