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EF Stories: Cristina from Spain at EF Oxford
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Are you thinking about traveling to Oxford this summer to study with us? Cristina had always liked it, and at just 15 years old, she embarked on her f...

How to make friends abroad: 6 tips
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After the excitement of choosing a new city, organizing visas and flights, packing, and saying goodbye to your family it finally hits you: you’re goin...

The ultimate summer guide to London
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When over 10% of the UK population lives in London, you can be absolutely sure that this creative capital city knows how to keep its residents (and vi...

5 things to do in New York on a budget
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It’s no secret that living in or traveling to New York can be on the expensive side, which can be daunting for students. However, the good news is tha...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes to new cultures, exposes you to fantastic new cit...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2022
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With a new year just around the corner, it’s once again time to reflect on the year almost passed. What better occasion to have a nostalgic look back ...

EF Stories: Kawachi from Japan at EF Manchester
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Here is an interview with Mr.Kawachi, who studied abroad for 44 weeks in Manchester, England from April 2022! Mr.Kawachi was able to study abroad desp...

Back to school: 10 ways to make it less painful
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In this day and age, a lot of people wonder why we still even go to school or university when everything has become readily available to us at the cli...

10 hidden gems in Auckland
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Geographically blessed on New Zealand’s north island, Auckland is dotted with over 50 volcano cones, two striking harbors, beautiful bay beaches, fert...

10 things you should know before moving to Barcelona
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Hemmed in by sea and mountains and full of unforgettable neighborhoods and surprising corners, Barcelona is a beacon for study abroad students and exp...

Finding love abroad – Janina & Raphael’s EF love story
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Traveling abroad is always an adventure – one that holds new surprises each time. For Janina and Raphael one of those surprises was finding love along...

10 hidden gems in Manchester
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Manchester’s industrial past combined with a modern hipster vibe make it an iconic British city that has plenty to entice visitors. Visiting the reviv...