First days studying-abroad in the UK
Here you are, moving across the world to study creative writing. This change is a good change. Why? Because you’re travelling. You’re opening the...
Tagged: travel
Starting My Internship in Thailand
Guest post by Isabel Six weeks ago, I stepped off the plane at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. Six hours later, after a much-needed shower and...
Co-op Student Feature: Chantaille Ash
Have you ever considered joining the co-op program at UVic to gain work experience? Today’s post highlights Chantaille Ash, a UVic student who was...
How to *actually* take the bus in Victoria
Victoria, we need to talk. As UVic students, we pay about $80/semester to use the Victoria Regional Transit System. According to BC Transit, Victorians...
Up in the air: flying standby to Vancouver
Happy birthday to me! I turned 20 on Monday and spent my birthday weekend with my family down in the US. The plan was...
Where to Explore in Greater Victoria This Summer
Staying in Greater Victoria this summer? Love spending time outdoors? Luckily Vancouver Island is a nature lover’s haven and there are endless parks, campgrounds,...
Why do an Exchange? 5 Reasons
Why go on exchange? It’s the question that I asked myself many times before leaving for The Netherlands this spring. Why travel halfway across...
You Should Know These Words!
Dutch is an interesting language. It sounds a bit like a mix of English and German, with a lot of signature guttural sounds. On...
How I’ve Been Learning Dutch, and How You Can Too
Learning a new language isn’t easy — it takes a lot of time and commitment to be able to master a new tongue. Coming...
5 Favourite Spots on my Exchange University’s Campus
These are my favourite spots at Utrecht University, where I’m doing an exchange. 1. The library This 6-floor maze always has beautiful natural light...
A Day in My Life: On Exchange
On exchange, it seems that every day is widely different from the last. Meeting new people, living in a new place, and exploring everything...
6 Things I Didn’t Expect in The Netherlands
One of the best things about travelling is experiencing and learning about new cultures. By choosing to study abroad this semester in The Netherlands,...
Expression in the Streets of Brussels: Photos
As an exchange student in Europe from Canada, one of the best parts of living in Europe is how close everything is to each...
Final Countdown to a Pandemic Exchange Abroad
Last July, I made the decision to apply for an international exchange semester abroad through UVic’s study abroad program. Since my first year at...
Four Post-Pandemic Places in British Columbia to Travel to
British Columbia is a huge province — its land totals 944,735 square kilometers — about twice the size of Spain or France. But the...
The First Trip Back Home
The holidays call for substituting books with family. To prepare for my three week stay in Saskatchewan (or, as my UVIC friends like to...
Explore – A Summer Student Program of Language and Travel
What is Explore? Explore is a program for Canadian students to learn French in an immersive environment in Canada. When you apply you choose...
Vancouver vs. Seattle: Comparing Two Airports’ Social Distancing
As my 14-day quarantine period draws to a close, I have been reflecting on my trip back to the US from Victoria. After a...
Armchair Travel: How to Get Your Travel Fix from Home
Traveling after finishing one’s degree is a time-honored tradition. After 16 (or more!) years of education, many recent grads look forward to seeing more...
The Struggles of Study Abroad (and Why You Should Do It)
I recently returned from a three month Study Abroad term in Spain and I have improved not only my Spanish but my own understanding...