around the world in 80 ways
Opening doors to new experiences overseas
Studying at York is only the beginning.
With loads of ways to spend time abroad during your degree, the rest of the world is at your feet.
From Asia to South America, three students share their travel tips.
FIRST UP: CHILE
Karina BA Spanish and Linguistics
"I recently completed a year abroad in Santiago, Chile. Travelling across the world was a little overwhelming, but Chile is now my new home-from-home.
"Chilean Spanish is full of slang, so I had to forget what I learned at school. It took me a good few weeks to understand what the professors and my fellow classmates were saying! Luckily, they were very patient and happy to help.
"My advice is to take advantage of where you are. Sometimes Santiago feels like a bubble, but it’s easy to explore the rest of South America. Chileans love a long weekend, so use any chance you get to discover new places!"
Read more about Karina's experience in Chile.
"You can do it, no matter your fears and trust me, you’ll be better for it."
"You can do it, no matter your fears and trust me, you’ll be better for it."
NEXT STOP: GERMANY
Will MPhys Physics
"I’m spending two semesters on a research project at the Institute for Environmental Physics at Heidelberg University in Germany.
"I decided to do a placement so I can experience what day-to-day life doing research is like. My experience is directly applicable to my final year research project and beyond.
"Before my placement, I worked on my language skills through the Languages for All lessons offered at York and listened to German-speaking podcasts.
"My advice for anyone interested in studying abroad is that you can do it, no matter your fears and trust me, you’ll be better for it.
"Just believe in yourself."
Read more about Will's experience in Germany.
Final Destination:
south Korea
Annika MBiochem Biochemistry
"When I came to York, I wanted to try something new, so I joined the taekwondo society. Fast-forward two years and I have a red belt, and I'm an instructor.
"I recently had the opportunity to travel to South Korea, the birthplace of taekwondo, for a martial arts seminar. I connected with people from all over the world and learned new self-defence techniques. I'm looking forward to taking these back to York and teaching them!
"Exploring Seoul was an amazing experience. When I wasn't training, I was trying delicious new foods. Make the most of our time at York - you never know what is round the corner."
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