Why everyone should travel solo at one point in their life
Alisa has benefited hugely from solo travel, so here is why you should go for it too and how you can stay safe so you can have life-changing experiences too.
by Alisa Anwar
Accommodation
How to deal with pre-year abroad nerves
by Rebecca Lally
Languages
A step-by-step guide to making friends abroad
by Catherine Simpson
Spain
10 reasons to choose town life over city life
by Catherine Simpson
Spain
The benefits of spending a year abroad as a graduate
by Elise Davies
China
12 tips for 12 months abroad
by Lena El-Sheikh
Japan
5 ways to combat loneliness in Tokyo
by Hannah Davenport
Making friends abroad
10 tips for living with a host family on your Year Abroad
10 tried-and-tested ways to make the most of your year abroad
20 great language breakthrough moments for year abroaders
Keeping career-focused on your year abroad
Extracurricular classes on your year abroad in Spain
Extracurricular classes on your year abroad in France
Combatting boredom on your Year Abroad
Year Abroad Blues
How to deal with pre-year abroad nerves
Questions about Making friends
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Where to meet new people in Madrid?
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How do I make friends abroad?
Geneva
Though I wouldn't say I'm an introvert, it's massively difficult making friends on a year abroad - especially when you aren't at a university or in small place. I would suggest looking on Facebook to...
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