study abroad – Life @ U of T

picture of a sunrise from the inside of the plane, with the wing in the view

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…

collage of Korean book, concert, and korean language study in notebook

My Journey With Learning Korean: More Than a Language

Do you ever get into something and think: “Maybe it’s just a phase?” That was me, six years ago when I started listening to K-pop. The world of K-pop was so fascinating to me and learning about it seemed to…

When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going – Uncertainty in Student Exchange

During these times, you just can’t put all your eggs in one basket. Especially if that basket is a student exchange in the middle of a pandemic. From as early as grade school I’ve dreamed of studying abroad in a…

Three Major Differences of Studying at American University (VS the University of Toronto)

Going on a virtual exchange has brought many surprises. This is owing to my not having known very much about what to expect, given the lack of such programs before COVID-19. The uncertainty of what may happen, when paired with…

Picture of a laptop screen showing the American University homepage. The laptop sits on a table in the living room

How I Got Ready for a Virtual Term Abroad!

Let me introduce myself: my name is Cheryl, and I am completing my third year of an undergraduate degree in political science and American studies. My interest in American politics, specifically voter behavior, prompted me to apply for a term…

Coming back home

During uncertain times like these, it's easy to feel lost. A year ago, while planning my semester abroad, if anyone would have told me or even suggested that something like this was going to happen, I would've laughed it off.…

An image of a narrow street in Italy with colourful houses.

Semesters Abroad and Changing expectations

This week, I decided to share a short interview with a friend of mine from U of T who was also doing a semester abroad. Hope you enjoy this short reflection piece! Abby: Studied at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore…

A landscape with a lake and the sun setting in the background.

Post-Reading Week Reflections

It's often hard to ground myself when my head is always on the clouds. Since I got to London (almost two months ago!), I feel like I have been living in a dream. This is by no means bad, but…

Tag: study abroad