For most of my life, I was a classic case of someone with too much spare time. Hello, I’m Lachlan Brown, founder of Hack Spirit and a psychology enthusiast. I used to have long hours of nothingness stretching before me. It was a toxic mix of boredom, listlessness, and an unshakeable feeling of constantly wasting … Read more
Is “college” the same as “university” in the UK? For many, especially international students, the terms can be confusing. Understanding the distinction is crucial when planning your education in the UK. Unlike other countries, such as the United States, where “college” often refers to degree-granting institutions, the UK uses these terms differently. In this blog, … Read more
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. What do you get when you combine events full of new people, unpredictable weather and new germs? The Freshers’ Flu! Many students, including myself, caught a cold within the first few weeks of being here, which is common. I … Read more
This is an excerpt from the live webinar that took place on December 11th, which you can find here: https://thestudyabroadportal.com/open-day/combine-cultural-management-education-and-applied-languages-at-nebrija-in-madrid-spain/ Thank you very much. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the brief webinar. My name is Saloomeh, I’m the director of international development. Gracias. It is a pleasure for me to start this.presentation by … Read more
There’s a noticeable divide between being common sense-challenged and simply being unobservant. This gap is all about awareness. Men who lack common sense often exhibit certain behaviors without even realizing they’re doing it. On the flip side, those who are just unobservant might miss out on small details, but they don’t necessarily lack the reasoning … Read more
Caitlyn Mayes is an ISA Madrid alumni and Global Ambassador at the University of South Carolina. In this blog, she shares her insights on studying abroad as an introvert. Caitlyn in front of the River Thames, the Palace of Westminster, and Big Ben in London At first thought, studying abroad as an introverted person doesn’t … Read more
Navigating the world of finance as you age can be a challenge. The key to doing it wisely? Learning what habits to ditch. We all have certain financial behaviors that might not serve us in the long run. And as we grow older, it becomes crucial to reassess these habits and say goodbye to the … Read more