learning abroad – Life @ U of T

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My Experience Applying to the Learning Abroad Program

Going on a Learning Abroad opportunity is more than just attending classes in a different country — it is also about immersing oneself in new cultures, forging lifelong connections, and gaining a global perspective that transcends traditional classroom boundaries! As…

A Study Abroad in France

Recently, I had a chance to chat with one of my friends, Grace, who had the chance to study abroad earlier this year. One of the things I really wish I had the chance to do during university is go…

What I Wish I Knew About Applying for Student Exchange

Now that we’ve reached the last month of the fall semester, the deadline for applying to study abroad exchanges is approaching for full year and fall term exchanges (for most schools, at least). As someone who’s applied twice and may…

Why Language Learning Should Become Your Next Hobby

For me, learning languages, dialects and accents is not only exhilarating, but it's also an activity that has always come naturally. During middle school, I was one of the few students who threw themselves into their passion for French. My…

What’s it Like to Study in Finland? Three Interviews

From courses in clowning and tango, to the use of a pass/fail credit system as opposed to grades, my experience at Sibelius has definitely been different than at U of T! In case you are looking for a more in-depth…

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When in Rome, do as Romans do

Whether it’s a favourite brand of facewash or a go-to morning breakfast, everyone has their ritual daily comforts. In preparation for my year abroad, I didn’t hesitate to load my suitcase full of favourite things from home. While packing up,…

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“Only” a Year: Making the Most of My Time Abroad

When I first told my Grandma the details of my exchange to Tokyo, she exclaimed “Only a year? That’s too short!” Her reaction surprised me. A full year? I thought, if anything, that’s a bit long. But in retrospect, my…

I Belize in Student Exchanges

Dear lifeatuoft readers (I still feel like I'm writing postcards), Over Reading Week, I had the opportunity to participate in a Human Biology and Aboriginal Studies student exchange in Belize; ten students coming from different interests and fields of study,…

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