S6E1 - Study Abroad FAQ

In this episode, we speak to UofG students Batool and Kylie who both studied abroad in Australia, but at different schools in different cities: Adelaide and Brisbane. We discuss Australian culture and lifestyle, an average day in the life, and much more! 

In this episode, we speak to three UofG students who all went Aberystwyth, Wales for their exchange semester. We discussed the benefits of studying abroad with other Guelph students, university societies, travelling, and much more!

In this episode, UofG study abroad alumni discuss their experiences with differing academic systems during semester exchanges in Sweden and Singapore, as well as a Swedish summer program. Topics include course structure, cultural ideas around studying, and much more!

In this episode, we interview a student who participated in the bilateral exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan. The discussion includes adjusting to Japanese culture, making friends while abroad, travelling within Japan, and much more!

In this episode, we interview a student who participated in the West Indies Bilateral Exchange in Barbados. We discuss the benefits of studying abroad in a more remote country, overcoming challenges, and much more! 

CIP Peer helpers answer and discuss frequently asked questions about all things study abroad. Topics include the application process, accommodation, finances, study abroad options, and much more!

In this episode, CIP peer helpers Jane and Daniel are joined by Guelph students Owen and Catherine, who went on exchange in Singapore, to talk about food! Topics discussed include the cultural role of food, cost of food, diet adjustments, and much more!    

In this episode, we speak to Juan, an education abroad advisor, about what steps to take once you've accepted your placement offer to study abroad! We cover topics such as accommodation, travel insurance, grants, and much more!

In this episode, we speak to Jen, a UofG student who is currently studying abroad at Lund University in Sweden. We discuss her experience making friends, her expectations, the process of studying abroad, and much more!

In this episode, we speak to BAS program counsellor Sarah Bradley on her role in helping students academically plan for their time abroad. Topics include choosing courses, gaining core credits while abroad, EPCS forms, and much more!