Tag: study abroad

Study abroad spotlight: Reunion Island

Ellen, who studied French and Geography, worked as a British Council Language Assistant in Reunion Island. “For my year abroad I worked as a British Council language assistant in secondary schools in the French…

Benefits of study abroad

Below are just some of the reasons to consider study abroad. You may find more reasons amongst our profiles of students who have studied abroad. You may also wish to read the profiles of staff who studied abroad as…

Students in academic gowns at St Andrews cathedral

Why study abroad?

There are numerous benefits to studying abroad, but here are the Collaborations and Study Abroad team’s top three: 1. Broaden your academic experience “I was able to take classes not available in St Andrews and the…

Study abroad spotlight: The Netherlands

Naomi, who studied Chemistry, worked in The Netherlands for a year. “I spent my year abroad working in The Netherlands. I gained invaluable experience working in a Research and Development department which has really…

History of Study Abroad

Study Abroad is far from new: for hundreds of years Scottish students have ventured abroad in search of new academic challenges. Perhaps one of the earliest examples of this by a St Andrews student is Andrew Melville,…