Hi Everyone! We were able to chat with one more student before the end of year about there experience studying abroad. We talked with Maaria who is in here 3rd year of criminology at UFV. She is studying at Anglo American University (AAU) in Prague, Czech Republic, just like Jennifer who we interviewed a while […]
UFV Through Peter’s Lens
Hi everyone! The other day we sat down and talked with Peter, an exchange student at UFV, about his experience studying so far. Peter is originally from China, yet moved to Japan when he was in high school, and is now a student at Kindai University in Japan. His major is international communications with a […]
Taking advantage of opportunities at UFV
Hi everyone! The other day we chatted with Sofia, an exchange student from Scotland, who is currently studying abroad here at UFV. She is studying international business management at her home university of Robert Gordon University, located in northeastern Scotland. Sofia was born in the US and also lived in Sweden, so she has experienced […]
Wining and Dining in Prague
Hi everyone! We recently talked with Jennifer, who is a 3rd year psychology major in the Bachelor of Arts program. Jennifer is currently studying abroad at Anglo American University (AAU) in Prague, Czech Republic. With some travel experience under her belt, she chose to study abroad in the Czech Republic because of its culture, art, […]
Studying Psychology in Germany
Hi everyone! We are taking a little trip back to Europe again today, chatting with Jessica about her time so far studying abroad in Germany. She is a doing a concurrent double bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice and Psychology. Jessica notes that “I always wanted to travel young, broaden my world view, and gain different […]
Culture, classes, and cafes in Korea
Hi Everyone! Today I chatted with Michelle, who is currently studying abroad at Ewha Woman’s University in Korea. Michelle is in her third year of a Bachelor of Integrated Studies, with the goal of completing her degree and continuing onto a Masters in Occupational Therapy. One of Michelle’s hobbies is learning Korean, which she had […]
Living the Dream in Spain
Hi everyone! We started off the new semester by talking to Morgan, who is a 4th year Integrated Studies student with a minor in history and hopes to apply for UFV’s Bachelor of Education program. With a love of traveling and Spanish culture, she chose to study abroad at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in […]
Belgium: Venice of the North
by Tanya Vanpraseuth Bruges, Belgium, otherwise known as the “Venice of the North,” was the first place I visited in Europe. The city itself was absolutely stunning. I have seen plenty of photos of Belgium online and I was expecting a lot when I arrived. Fortunately for me, the city did not disappoint. The architecture, […]
Mikaela Explores South Korea!
Mikaela Thoutenhoofd is currently studying at the Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea. She is currently studying in South Korea for one semester and states that studying abroad has helped her become more confident and independent and appreciate the value of learning more than one language. Some of Mikaela’s most memorable experiences include her […]
East of Germany
by Tanya Vanpraseuth Although I did not spent too much time in Germany, I was still amazed by its beauty. We spent some time within the countryside, experiencing a ride through the water and seeing the beautiful buildings, castles, and nature. I was amazed by the simplicity of the area. It felt quite peaceful and […]