Understanding academic expectations at Lancaster Uni (part 2)
By Mia B.
Published July 8, 2022
Hi all! This is the second half of my last post, with tips for being a student that you may not get in orientation. The last post was general expectations around courses; this one is some specific stuff like "what is a revision session?" that may not be explained upfront. Essay titles have specific rules…
Understanding academic expectations at Lancaster Uni (part 1)
By Mia B.
Published July 6, 2022
Hi all! Although I haven't received grades back for any of my exams yet, I've now completely finished the term and received feedback on all my coursework, so it seems like a reasonable time to discuss the observations I've made about / tips for being a student when it comes to academic performance, that weren't…
Bergen street art
By Hannah B.
Published July 1, 2022
One of the things I learned to appreciate most about Bergen, was how nice and clean the whole city felt. My favorite thing to do there (aside from hiking) was going on walks just so I could notice the little things hidden around the city. There were such nice little parks and ponds to walk…
Norwegian Edvards
By Hannah B.
Published June 30, 2022
Throughout my stay in Norway, I learned of two famous Norwegian men whose names were both Edvard. The first one is Edvard Munch. He was an artist and his most famous painting is "The Scream." I had the opportunity to visit the newly built Munch Museum in Norway's capital, Oslo, to see the original versions…
Learning the history of Rwanda
By Stephanie M.
Published June 28, 2022
This past weekend, my understanding and knowledge of the culture and history of Rwanda had greatly expanded. As a group, we visited the Institute of National Museum of Rwanda, Kings Palace, University of Rwanda and Murambi Genocide Memorial Center. Before this program, I did not have a true understanding of this country and was not…
Hiking in Bergen
By Hannah B.
Published June 24, 2022
Hiking is a super big thing for Norway given the beauty of all the mountains. Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains and it's a goal for many hikers to be able to hike all seven in one day. I have not been able to personally complete this goal, but hiking has become a great love…
Everyday challenges and interactions
By Sydnie K.
Published June 22, 2022
I have been in Butare, Rwanda, for about a week now and I have learned many things and have become open to many more things. When our car first pulled up to Butare after being in the fast-paced environment that I saw in Kigali, I was not sure what I was going to experience. I…
First week reflection
By Mya C.
Published June 20, 2022
This first week in Rwanda has been a little overwhelming. There are so many things that are different from the United States that I was not expecting. From getting off the plane I have noticed everyone here is so caring. I wrote before, I had heard unity was huge in Rwanda and it is so…
Study abroad: Key takeaways and findings
By Keltin S.
Published June 17, 2022
On Jan. 17, what feels like a lifetime ago, I left Missouri for Italy without having a clue what the experience would be like or what I would get out of it. Questions like “Will I like my roommates?” and “How much will my Italian improve?” ran wild in my mind and I was excited…
First week in Galway, Ireland
By Quiny U.
Published June 15, 2022
I have been in Galway, Ireland, for about a week now. It is beautiful here! The weather is not what I expected at all. It is very cold, rainy and windy, which is the complete opposite of the weather at home right now. I got off on a rough start due to many apartment issues…