For those having trouble with the library…

I just tried to request a book at the library and discovered that my record cannot be used because I am under as exchange out. I was sent to the membership desk (outside beside the security gate thing) then to student services then back to the library. So heres a tip, go to the membership [...]

From Boston back to Glasgow

Well I have been back in Glasgow for over a month now and I am still waiting for it to kick in that I am not headed back to Boston soon. The last weeks in Boston were amazing. After the exams were over the sun was out and all the exchange kids (as the Boston [...]

Adjusting to calling glasgow home again…

Hi all,
So ive been home for about 2 weeks now, and feel like ive never been away! I had an absolutely phenomenal year and dont even know where to start!
A few tips for when you arrive – Take any opportunity to meet new people! BBQ’s, parties and nights out are definately all around so even [...]

Californian Home sickness

I never got home sick when I traveled out to California, but I definitely got dose of it when I arrived back in Scotland. There are many things to adapt back to once you return home, I’ll just mention a few and how they affected me:
Firstly, the weather… In this case I was very lucky, [...]

Enjoying my Californian home before saying goodbye

My Visa ran out the day that the term officially ended. That was the 21st of May (I actually finished on the 19th)… so I booked a ticket home 30 days later on the 20th June (you get a 30 day grace period on your visa which allows you to stay in the country).. I [...]

Back to life, Back to reality…

Hmmm..
Well being home as got its up sides for sure. I’m finally giving my liver a well deserved rest as well as my overdraft! I’m back working in the job I had before I left which considering the financial crisis is pretty jammy of me. I called ahead from Canada to say hello and ask [...]

Rebekah’s world tour of America

Travelling at the end of exchnage is a complete must if you have any money left! I decided to go with friend from exchange on a brief trip around the states spending around three days in each city.
We flew from Toronto to Vancouver, got the bus down and visited friends in Seattle and then got the bus [...]

A year in short

I came on here to summarise the year and it’s so tricky to do. I guess I’ll just do my best to talk about the best bits. 
I think the most stressful part of the whole year was the run up to leaving and the first few weeks getting classes sorted and settling in. Organising where [...]

Adapting to Life Back in Scotland After Miami…

I’m not going to lie, it was really hard to come to terms with living in Scotland after spending 9months in Miami.
That place is like a heaven, and coming back to the bad weather was really hard to take.
Obviously everyone has their own interests but mine revolve around sport, nightclubs, beaches, good weather and business [...]

What To Do After Exams – University of Miami

Hi guys,
After exams it is quite common for the American students to clear out there rooms and go back home, they don’t really stick around.
The international students however don’t want to go back home! Everyone makes plans about a month before exams start where we will travel once it’s all over.
With your student visa you get a [...]