Jennifer is spending her year abroad studying in Lyon and Cádiz. This is her experience of preparing to go abroad with epilepsy.
by Jennifer Cooper
Lyon
10 things you need to know before you leave for a year abroad
by Jennifer Cooper
France
Expect the unexpected on a year abroad!
by Rebecca Liquorish
Spain
Moving Abroad: The things I wish I'd known
by Elly Grantham
Lyon
Living in Lyon: Do's and Don'ts
by Ama Ukpe
France
Dealing with harassment from French men
by Emma Obank
Lyon
Accommodation In Lyon: Learn from my mistakes
by Emma Obank
Jodianne studied abroad in Lyon and Granada and now works as an interpreter for Miss World 2011
Julia studied abroad in Lyon and is now a freelance dance artist and entrepreneur
Lyon
Tilly taught adults English in Lyon and now works in subtitling and dubbing
A Week in the Life: Lyon's own Alan Partridge
Charlotte's Year Abroad Preparation
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Living in Lyon: Do's and Don'ts
Administration Initiation: coping with the CAF in France
Extracurricular classes on your year abroad in France
Mole Diaries
Lyon
The Mole Diaries: Lyon
by Jordaine Hulse
Questions about Lyon
Q
How can I get cheap home insurance in France? My landlord says I need it.
France
Q
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...
Q
Trying to choose which French University to attend?
Student
Hey Gaby - when I went on a year abroad, I found the info on the ThirdYearAbroad.com really helpful. There are lots of articles written by students about the cities in which they spent their TYA - gre...
Q
Where do I start looking for work placements and internships?
Working Abroad
Hello Vee - when I was looking for internships during my year abroad, my university (Exeter) was really helpful & full of great advice. Maybe talk with the international office at your Uni to see...
Q
How do I find accommodation in Lyon?
Rent
Hi Anna,Have you contacted the university in Lyon about this? They should have a list of resources to help you find accommodation, especially halls of residence.Otherwise, here is a list of websites t...
Q
Will I still have student status as a Language Assistant in France?
CAF
Hello there,I'll put my hand up and say I don't know that for sure, though you'll still be considered a student here in the UK. Assuming you're going through the British Council's English Language Ass...
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