Study abroad stories

'England? Why? Are you crazy; missing out on ANOTHER Australian summer?'

This was the instinctive reaction of almost everyone I spoke to when I discussed my plans to study in the UK for the winter. I, on the other hand, was electrified at the prospect of studying abroad, meeting new friends and immersing myself in a new culture.

I arrived in Scotland prior to Christmas and met up with friends for a couple of months before settling into student life. This time in Scotland provided me with... (more)