Here is my oddly specific guide to NYU Florence and living abroad: PACKING It was February and the weather was quite indecisive. I dressed for New York City weather. Spring weather greeted me. I was hot. The next day I dressed for early fall weather with only a sweatshirt. It snowed. I got a cold the next day. April and …
Quelques Conseils
Some tips, oriented in the mindset of being at NYUP for program II, but some are generally applicable to all Paris students and students study abroad on the whole: Learn as much as you can beforehand – Of course you’ll learn a lot from just being in the country itself, but the more you know at the onset the more …
Study Abroad in Prague!
Prague is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and the experience of living here for four months has truly been life-changing. I would 100% recommend coming to Prague for study abroad! Here’s why: First and foremost, Prague has an extremely low cost of living aka cheap!! Yes, beer really is cheaper than water! Anywhere you study …
Tips!
I am currently studying abroad in Prague, and it is one of the best experiences of my life. I would 100% recommend studying abroad here. The opportunity to travel all across Europe and explore the elaborate culture really helps open your eyes to the world. If you do decide to study abroad in Prague, here is are some amazing things …
How to Spend Money in London
The last time I wrote a list for a post, it seemed to go over really well. So let’s do another one. Top Seven Things To Get the Most Bang for Your Buck While Studying in London: 1. London is a walkable city, even more so than New York. Maybe it’s the beautiful ancient structures still standing in the midst of …
Do’s and Don’ts, See’s and Eat’s
Tips: Don’t be afraid to travel alone! it’s such a fulfilling experience to find a place on your own. And, if you go to smaller, more unique cities it’s usually very safe. Don’t miss out on one of your bucket list places just because you can’t coordinate with your friends. Travel before the semester starts. You’ll get over the “shock” …
Before You Arrive in Argentina
If any NYU student comes to me to ask whether he should study abroad in Buenos Aires, I would whole heartedly say yes. Hell, I’ve actually already given that advice to many contemplating underclassmen, who somehow never seize to find me on social media and bombard me with questions about the program. Pack your bags and fly down to South …
Don’t Forget Your Jacket!
I dreamed of a city that combined the beachy, active vibes of Los Angeles, and the upbeat, city life found in New York, and Sydney exceeded all of my expectations. I came to Sydney with the intention of checking out a city I may want to move to in the future, not necessarily as a place to completely change my …
A New Beginning
When I first decided to study abroad, my initial thought was to go to Sydney, Australia. I had never been there before and it had always been my dream to visit. Prague wasn’t even in the question at the moment. However, that semester, most of my friends pledged a fraternity and gained insight on where to go. My friends relayed …
Tips for Accra
When I chose to come to Ghana, I wanted an escape. I needed a completely new environment to take a step back, look around, and breathe. This was my second semester studying abroad, so I took my past advice and applied it again. I knew the semester would fly by. I knew I had to take advantage of everything. But, I …
A Guide to Madrid
I may not be an expert on Spain but I’ve built a library of knowledge on how to survive in Madrid for 9 months. It has been a wonderful experience abroad and it would be a crime for me to not pass on the wisdom I collected. With that being said, I present to you a guide on surviving in …
Sydney: a Happier NYC
Sydney is, in general, an easy place to live in. It is a first world, English speaking, western city. Sure there are some difference; things actually close here (usually around 6 pm), and people ‘talk funny’, but in general, Sydney is very much like New York City. In fact, I often think of Sydney as a healthier NYC. It is …
Serenity in Temporality
The most valuable part of my experience in Berlin this semester has been the pace of life. After New York City I craved for serenity, for just the shortest of moments to just be. Berlin gave me that. In fact, Berlin taught me that. The pace of life here is one that teaches you to be OK with just being, …
Prague: the ideal home of the cheap and the soon to be traveled.
Studying abroad in Prague for the last 3 months or so has been a truly rewarding experience and I would definitely recommend studying here to most students, depending, of course, on what you wish you get out of your study abroad semester. First and foremost, I think Prague’s most obvious value proposition is its cost effectiveness. Inside the city limits …
Before Crossing the Pond, Know This:
I was looking forward to this post. Since being in London I’ve had so many amazing experiences, but I’ve also had my fair share of obstacles. I came up with over thirty tips, but have reduced them to eighteen (sorry guys haha). If you choose to come to London, ask yourself why, and what you want to accomplish. I didn’t …
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