Hi, I found that mine were very irregular during my year abroad, most likely due to the huge amount of stress the year entails - I definitely skipped a few at least. Add stress to a change of routine...

After a quick google, it seems that there are a lot of different ideas about this.  I've read that you can buy it over the counter, or visit a GP or family planning centre over there, and that you'll...

Hi, I had a similar experience last year in Madrid. I'd been feeling pretty ill for a while with what turned out to be a nasty virus but put off going to the doctors because I thought it would be real...

Hiya,I've just come back from my year abroad. I suffer from chronic migraine and manage it mostly with medication. First thing I would say is if your home uni isn't aware of your condition, you should...

I have lived in France and Italy and don't eat meat, and it was definitely more difficult for me to find veggie food over there! Fortunately for me I'm a pescetarian and eat fish so there were more op...

Hi there,France also has Family Planning/Sexual Education/Health and Welfare centres that you can go to for advice and screenings. Ask at your doctor's surgery (or at the university, if you're a stude...

Hi Ceri,It's always advisable to sort out insurance before you leave for your year abroad! There's loads of information on our site that should be able to help.TYA

I've obviously not been through this myself but over the years I've advised several students who have. Don't give up: talk to your university first. Giving birth abroad and then looking after an infan...

Plan ahead to avoid accidents or cope better with their consequences. If you are going to Europe, make sure that you have your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This is available free online from...