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The Mole Diaries: Mons, Belgium

Jess's insider guide to living and studying in Mons, Belgium: packing, accommodation, things to do, the university system and coping with homesickness.

by Jess Dunhill

Accommodation

How to deal with pre-year abroad nerves

by Rebecca Lally

China

12 tips for 12 months abroad

by Lena El-Sheikh

France

The year abroad: a parent's perspective

by Jessica Wells

Portugal

The Mole Diaries: Lisbon

by Connie Searle

Living and working in France

Where to live in Perpignan

by Elizabeth Gibson

Health & Fitness

10 things to sort before leaving for a study abroad year

by Elise Metcalf

The ultimate guide to finding accommodation in Paris

Accommodation in France: Understanding the CAF

Student accommodation in France

The unexpected perks of living with native speakers on your Year Abroad

Student accommodation in Austria

Where to live in Madrid - a guide to the barrios

Student accommodation in Portugal

Student accommodation in Italy

Student accommodation in Spain

Finding student accommodation in France: what Toulouse taught me

Mole Diaries

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The Mole Diaries: Mons, Belgium

by Jess Dunhill

Portugal

The Mole Diaries: Lisbon

by Connie Searle

China

The Mole Diaries: Qingdao

by Victoria Leigh

Japan

The Mole Diaries: Tokyo

by Hannah Davenport

Austria

The Mole Diaries: Tyrol (Volume 2)

by Helen Parkinson

English

The Mole Diaries: Singapore

by Sarah Ricketts

Granada

The Mole Diaries: Granada (Volume 3)

by Alice Whelan

Poland

The Mole Diaries: Gdansk, Poland

by Global Graduates

Spain

The Mole Diaries: Murcia (Volume 2)

by Sandra Corbett

Spain

The Mole Diaries: Ciudad Real

by Michael Eley

Exeter

The Mole Diaries: Exeter

by Nell Fane

Questions about Accommodation

Is anyone leaving their flat in Essen?

Germany

How should I find accommodation in Sassari, Sardinia?

Italy

Where should I look to find a flat in Ciudad Real?

Spain

I will begin studying at Universidad Europea de Madrid in September and was...

Madrid

How early should I start looking for a flat in Spain for my year abroad?

Spain

Can anyone offer advice for finding accommodation in Lyon?

France

Hi I'd recommend using AirBnb, there's a section of their website for long-term rentals, so there's both whole-apartment options on there and collocations. You can book something before you arrive and...

What are the best ways to find accommodation in Prague?

Accommodation

Unhappy in my accommodation in Forli (Italy) but unsure what to do?

Italy

Hi, I had a similar experience in Spain where I was rushed into taking somewhere I didn't like with people I didn't feel comfortable around. I didn't even move in properly and I'm so glad I found some...

Finding accommodation in Geneva?

Geneva

Hi there! Strangely enough, Marten has JUST written an article for us on this very subject! I hope it helps :)Finding a place to live in GenevaGood luck!TYA Team x

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Health & Fitness

10 things to sort before leaving for a study abroad year

by Elise Metcalf

France

Finding student accommodation in France: what Toulouse taught me

by Eleanor Gill

China

The Mole Diaries: Qingdao

by Victoria Leigh

Mole Diaries

The Mole Diaries: Bielefeld

by Anishaa Aubeeluck

Japan

The Mole Diaries: Tokyo

by Hannah Davenport

Austria

The Mole Diaries: Tyrol (Volume 2)

by Helen Parkinson

English

The Mole Diaries: Singapore

by Sarah Ricketts

Study Abroad

The reality of living in bunk beds on your year abroad

by Mairead Finlay

Spain

Living with locals: the pros and cons

by Emer O'Toole

Accommodation

Finding a place to live in Geneva

by Marten Hinz

Spain

Where to live in Madrid - a guide to the barrios

by Lucy Colclough

France

An interview with the family of a year abroad student

by Lisa Bruce

Money

What came first, the bank account or the accommodation?

by Global Graduates

Accommodation

Should you live with a friend from your UK university on your year abroad?

by Global Graduates

Madrid

Taking charge of your year abroad

by Lucy Colclough

Granada

The Mole Diaries: Granada (Volume 3)

by Alice Whelan

Lyon

10 things you need to know before you leave for a year abroad

by Jennifer Cooper

Poland

The Mole Diaries: Gdansk, Poland

by Global Graduates

France

Why I love NOT living in Paris

by Camilla Gash

Italy

How living with a host family affects your year abroad

by Suzie McKee

Accommodation

Uniplaces: a smart way to find accommodation abroad

by Global Graduates

Heidelberg

Gimme Shelter: A guide to avoiding homelessness on your Year Abroad

by Olivia Henry

Seville

Finding accommodation in Seville: All you need to know!

by Elise Davies

Accommodation

The 5 Unspoken Dilemmas of Hostelling

by Katie Gough

Portugal

Essentials for a Year Abroad in Portugal - from one survivor to another

by Lewis Blakey

Spain

The Mole Diaries: Murcia (Volume 2)

by Sandra Corbett

Study Abroad

The Year Abroad: What to tell your parents

by Global Graduates

Toulouse

9 essential apps for your year abroad

by Zoe Taylor

Spain

The Mole Diaries: Ciudad Real

by Michael Eley

France

10 tips for living with a host family on your Year Abroad

by Georgina Lucas

Money

The 18 Best Apps for Year Abroaders

by Global Graduates

Danish

Living with the Locals: Copenhagen

by Milly Cooksley

Berlin

Flat Hunting in Berlin

by Imanpreet Suthar

Chile

Arriving Abroad: The Inevitable First Day Panic

by Mike Glover-Smith

Living and working in Germany

Househunting in Bonn

by Jack Nathan

France

How to succeed at le CAF

by Katherine Tabor

Living and working in France

Paris Survival Guide: The City of Lights on a Budget

by Marilyn Wilkinson

France

The unexpected perks of living with native speakers on your Year Abroad

by Sophie Lerway

Living and working in Germany

An insider's guide to flat-hunting in Berlin

by Katherine Price

Living and working in France

The ultimate guide to finding accommodation in Paris

by Katherine Cook

Advice

Ten rules for the Year Abroad that you (probably) already knew

by Sarah Molloy

Madrid

Flat-Finding Faux Pas

by Sophia Imeson

Spain

To view or not to view? Finding a flat in Spain

by Global Graduates

Advice

Your year abroad is eighteen months, not nine! Make the most of your summer holidays!

by Global Graduates

Lyon

Accommodation In Lyon: Learn from my mistakes

by Emma Obank

Accommodation

Surviving the homestay

by Katie Davies

France

Top survival tips for your year abroad in France

by Miranda Clark

France

Administration Initiation: coping with the CAF in France

by Hattie Reed

France

Accommodation in France: Understanding the CAF

by Jordan Stevens

Exeter

The Mole Diaries: Exeter

by Nell Fane

Accommodation

Accommodation for 4th Year: Insider tips

by Global Graduates

Austria

Student accommodation in Austria

by Global Graduates

Portugal

Student accommodation in Portugal

by Global Graduates

Italy

Student accommodation in Italy

by Global Graduates

Living and working in Germany

Student accommodation in Germany

by Global Graduates

Spain

Student accommodation in Spain

by Global Graduates

France

Student accommodation in France

by Global Graduates

Advice

10 tried-and-tested ways to make the most of your year abroad

by Global Graduates

Austria

What to do when you arrive in Austria

by Antonia Storey

Living and working in Germany

What to do when you arrive in Germany

by Claire Morley

Paris

WARNING: Accommodation in Paris

by Lena Anayi

Spain

Living in Spain: things you need to know

by Alicia Rubiales

Accommodation

Home Sweet Home

by Natacha Cullinan

Paris

Accommodation in Paris

by Tania Li

Salamanca

Accommodation in Salamanca

by Philippa Mann