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Author: Francesca

Expectations vs Reality during times of isolation

Posted on: March 27, 2020 Last updated on: March 26, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Coming to terms with self-isolation hasn’t been easy. I thought I knew what to expect, but that certainly hasn’t been the case. It’s true that I’m a home-body; I enjoy staying at home, ordering food, and watching a good movie,…
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Coming back home

Posted on: March 20, 2020 Last updated on: March 19, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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.…
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An image of a narrow street in Italy with colourful houses.

Semesters Abroad and Changing expectations

Posted on: March 13, 2020 Last updated on: March 13, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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A landscape with a lake and the sun setting in the background.

Post-Reading Week Reflections

Posted on: March 6, 2020 Last updated on: March 6, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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First trip while studying Abroad

Posted on: February 20, 2020 Last updated on: February 21, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Reading week might soon be coming to an end, both at U of T and at UCL. Just like in Toronto, this week is meant to help us catch up, or for a couple others, get ahead. Since my first…
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An old building behind a tree with blue skies in the background.

Finding joy wherever I go!

Posted on: February 14, 2020 Last updated on: February 13, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
I’ve always believed in the importance of slowing down and looking around us. Beauty is everywhere! This week I’ve been reminded of this over and over again. It rained aaaall weekend. When Monday came, the rain seemed to have stopped.…
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Tree branches along a walkway in a park in London.

Sustainable sustainability

Posted on: February 7, 2020 Last updated on: February 7, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Although I always try to be sustainable, I feel that sometimes I could be doing more. Back when I was applying for UCL, they required me to complete a short course on sustainability, but it wasn’t until I got here…
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A pink neon sign that reads "I want my time with you" in St. Pancras Station, London.

Keeping my support system while abroad

Posted on: February 3, 2020 Last updated on: February 3, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Three weeks into UCL and I’m finally feeling more and more comfortable. Whether it’s walking around campus, keeping my room tidy, or getting proper groceries, it’s all slowly coming together. However, one thing that I truly do miss, is having…
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The front view of Buckingham Palace. The picture is edited to make the image look grainy

Studying Abroad: Settling in

Posted on: January 24, 2020 Last updated on: January 24, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 1
As I’ve repeated countless times, studying abroad had always been a dream of mine. Even when I was much younger, and still in middle-school, I knew it was something I wanted to do in university. And like all my friends keep telling…
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UCL's main quad.

New Year, New Places

Posted on: January 17, 2020 Last updated on: January 16, 2020 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Instead of flying back to Toronto after the holidays, this year I flew all the way to the UK. I always knew I wanted to go abroad, at least for a semester. Now that I finally am abroad, I’ve had to…
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