Situated in the earth of the Europe, Switzerland is full of surprises. Let yourself be tempted and discover the most beautiful places of this European pearl.
Are you thinking about or ready to make the move abroad? It’s at these moments that you realize the scale involved in picking up your life, whether for a few weeks or months, and setting up somewhere else.
In the midst of feeling all these emotions there is a lot of tangible things you need to think about. Here’s a list of some top priorities you might want to consider.
How much do you know about international food? We have probably all tried at least one dish that doesn't belong to our home country, and in most cases we ended up liking it, wondering whether there was going to be anything else we might like to eat from around the world.
If you live abroad for any length of time, culture shock is going to happen. No matter how much you’ve always wanted to travel the world; no matter how much you love the place you’re visiting—sooner or later, something is going to hit you as Just. Too. Weird. Maybe everyone around you is always inexplicably apologizing – or perhaps you’ve landed in the sort of country where no one says sorry for anything! Perhaps everyone’s leaning on their car horns – or it’s eerily quiet and you’re starting to feel like a ghost. You can’t get your favorite beverage, the postal system makes no sense and no one knows how to cook an egg the way you like it. How do you cope when you feel like fleeing back home?
Whether it’s a tea party, New Year’s Eve, Glastonbury Festival or the Rio Carnival, everybody loves letting their hair down in one way or another. Partying is a tradition that goes back to the beginning of time, and many of the most fascinating stories throughout history end (or begin with!) celebrations. Here are some fascinating facts about some of the most interesting parties and party-goers in history:
Taking a trip to a museum can help to expand your knowledge, broaden your cultural awareness, and test your English skills while abroad! Many museums are free and if a particular exhibition interests you why not take the opportunity to learn more about that topic.
We've spoken to our students to find out their top tip for living in Bath. Set in the rolling hills of the English countryside, enjoy charming cafes and explore the outdoors.
Living and studying English in the United States can be great adventure; you’ll not only improve your language skills, but you’ll also have the chance to visit many amazing and diverse places.
