Tag: study abroad

Studying in Europe – Spain

University of Santiago de Compostela Setting off to study in Santiago de Compostela in September, I expected it to be the biggest challenge I’d ever faced. Coming home in June, I considered my time there the greatest…

Studying in Europe – The Netherlands

Leiden University The maze-like town with its canals and winding side-streets, bursting with students, businessmen, children all cycling in different directions with the unequalled expertise of the Dutch and always…

Studying in Europe – Italy

Università Degli Studi di Padova ‌Before leaving to spend a year in Padua, I hadn’t thought much about what it would be like to be an Erasmus student or how to navigate an Italian University. It was only on my flight…

Studying outside Europe – Uruguay

Universidad del la Republica, Montevideo Anna (International Relations and Spanish) ‌Initially I was full of doubts about studying abroad in Uruguay. Now I don’t think I could have made a better choice! I lived in…

Studying outside Europe – USA

University of California, Berkeley Laura (English) I was lucky enough to be offered the chance to spend a year studying at the University of California, Berkeley. Both socially and academically it was one of the best…

Studying outside Europe – Singapore

Julia (International Relations) My experience was that studying at National University of Singapore (NUS) was intense. Heat and humidity, many deadlines, a large number of events, constant possibilities for extra…

Studying outside Europe – Russia

Moscow & St Petersburg (RLUS Course) Aleksandra (Modern Languages) If you’re studying Russian – go to Russia. And if you’re not studying Russian, START studying Russian and then go to Russia. Get on a twenty-four train…

Studying outside Europe – Canada

Queen’s University Megan (English & History) Without wanting to sound too twee, it was definitely a life-changing experience. There are so many positives about studying abroad, but I believe one of the greatest perks…

Photo competition entries 2015-2016

Winner Ellen worked as a language assistant in the French island of Reunion Entries Natasha worked in Uruguay Craig studied at Western University, Canada Rebecca studied at the College of William & Mary Alec studied at…

Photo competition

The Collaborations and Study Abroad Office invites entries to the annual photo contest for St Andrews students who are studying or working abroad in the academic year 2016-2017. This is your chance to share your…