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Should you book that flight and study abroad?

Should you book that flight and study abroad?

The Mancunion discusses the trials and tribulations of studying abroad- is it more than just another ‘opportunity’?
Running with wolves at NC State

Running with wolves at NC State

Here’s one student’s experience of a reverse culture shock after returning from a semester abroad at North Carolina State University
UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

The decision comes after major Hong Kong universities close for the remainder of the semester due to violent protests
Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree

Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree

Fancy studying in a different country? Check out some student’s study abroad experiences to find out more
We must protect the NHS from privatisation

We must protect the NHS from privatisation

Liv Stringer argues against the privatisation of the NHS, writing that we should be defending this institution and not let our country’s healthcare become like that in America
Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus programmes are in jeopardy over loss of funding
Australian survey discovers foreign students face greater risk of suicide

Australian survey discovers foreign students face greater risk of suicide

Foreign students are at greater risk of mental health difficulties than their domestic counterparts, according to new research

Britain needs to appreciate the contribution of its international students

After funding outrages and bogus figures, Britain’s international students deserve to have their potential acknowledged and encouraged

Experiencing China at Tsinghua University

Jack Greeney describes his experiences studying abroad in China over summer, and urges everyone to take opportunities offered by the university

An Ozzy’s view of Manchester

Ever wondered how Manchester compares to Sydney, or what an Ozzy thinks about the Northern Quarter? Never fear, your questions are answered here by Barney Weston

Can you go the distance?

As a new term gets underway, we look at how long distance relationships can affect your university life and the best ways to avoid heartbreak…

Studying abroad in America

After studying abroad in the United States for the year, Miranda Bunnis learned how to share a room, tailgate, and all about the bizarre American rules

The Go Abroad Fair

The Go Abroad Fair will see the university’s various international programmes gather under one roof for all interested students

5 top tips about the Study China Programme

Contributor Josepha Griffin-Parry gives her top tips on completing the Study China Programme in Shanghai

Study Abroad Report: Beijing

Marina Garvey-Birch is studying abroad in Beijing, learning Chinese in a city of over 20 million people. Now a few months into her exchange, she’s settling into a Chinese lifestyle of early starts, tempting food, and everything done differently…

American university bans electronic music to curb MDMA use

Students rail against banning with petitions and protest Exchange student says less drug taking than in Manchester

Return to Manchester, the post-study abroad comedown

Shaurna Cameron tells us why she enjoyed her study abroad in LA, and the disappointment she experienced on her return to Manchester

Semester Abroad: Australia

Social Anthropology and Linguistics student Emily Fawthrop tells us about her semester abroad experience in sunny Australia

Escape the rain, study abroad for less

With increasing fees and a struggling British economy, is it time for UK students to fly the coop?