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International Development Office

Are you thinking about studying or working abroad? Perhaps you are interested in taking part in a Summer programme overseas...There are many different options available to you as a Swansea student and the Go Global Team in the International Development Office can help you find out more.

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My Year Abroad in Italy and Switzerland in 5 photos

Here, Emily sums up her experience in Forlì, Italy, and Geneva, Switzerland, in 5 photographs.

by Emily Maybanks

 
 
Italy

A to Z of my year abroad in Italy and Switzerland

by Emily Maybanks
 
Study Abroad

Extracurricular activities at the Université de Genève

by Emily Maybanks
 
UK

Very British Problems on the year abroad

by Emily Maybanks
 
Study Abroad

What to do when all you want to do is go home

by Emily Maybanks
 
Study Abroad

Studying abroad with a long-term health condition

by Emily Maybanks
 
Advice

Why I study languages

by Emily Maybanks
 
Anthony is now working at Disneyland Paris
 
Eleanor was a Language Assistant in Andalucia and is now a PhD student
 
How would you sum up your Year Abroad?
 
What to do when all you want to do is go home
 
Very British Problems on the year abroad
 
Extracurricular activities at the Université de Genève
 
Differences between Swansea University and the Università di Bologna
 
Studying abroad with a long-term health condition
 
5 things I love about Forlì so far
 
A to Z of my year abroad in Italy and Switzerland

Questions about Swansea Uni

Q

Translation or Interpreting work experience?

Q

Summer language courses in Italian/Italy?

The British Institute of Florence do some really good ones in Florence.. http://www.britishinstitute.it/

Q

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...

Q

Studying at Geneva University?

Geneva
Q

Have any female Year Abroaders had a similar experience?

Year Abroad

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...

Q

Volunteering in Geneva?

Geneva University
Q

Exam system at the University of Bologna (Forli)?

Italy

Hiya! I studied for 6 months in Forli in 2014/5 (I had a great time, everyone is very welcoming, you'll make some good friends there!) and at first the exam system didn't make much sense, so don't wo...

Q

Experience of studying at Geneva University?

Geneva University
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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...

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