Raphael Pruitt – London, UK
My best advice would be to go study abroad by yourself and not with your friends. Get out of your comfort zone. I studied abroad by myself and became friends with the locals.
Lina Urquiza – Ireland
Don’t be afraid to do things alone! Before going abroad, I could barely stomach the idea of going to a coffee shop at home by myself. But I went to Galway by myself and learned how to live 5,000 miles away from everyone and everything I knew.
Sophia Stewart – Edinburgh, UK
Looking back, my time abroad had a profound impact on my future goals and deeply enriched my perspective, making it one of the most meaningful experiences of my college years.
Daevenmar Mendoza – London, UK
As an LA native, studying abroad was my first chance to live on my own in a completely new country, and I’d be happy to share both my triumphs and struggles along the way.
Anika Sinha – London, UK
Remember to balance exploring abroad with exploring where you live. I recommend traveling 2 weekends in a row, then spending 1 weekend in your home city, and repeat.
Diya Srivastava – Cambridge, UK
Pembroke is so special to me: it genuinely changed the trajectory of my life, habits, academics, and confidence. Excited to hear from you!
Ava Abramowich – London, UK
The program at KCL allowed me to gain all types of experiences within medicine – shadowing, simulations, museums, guest speakers and more.
Savannah Stotts – London, UK
I had the opportunity to live in London for a year and learned so much about the city. I am happy to share my experiences and any information that may be helpful to you!
Gabriel Perez – London, UK
Don’t just chase the itinerary. Let the city breathe life into you. Let yourself be curious. Say yes to things you don’t totally understand yet. When something feels a little out of your comfort zone, lean in.
Manuel Robles – Brighton, UK
Going abroad is a time period where you can be yourself and have a bit of freedom to choose what you want to gain from the experience. Most of the learning abroad is done outside the classroom: talking with the locals, trying new foods, traveling to new places, making new friends, learning how to be a bit more independent, etc. The most important thing to remember is to be patient with yourself and live in the moment!