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Socialising, socialising

Master's student, Stephanie studied abroad in France in 2021/22. We asked her about her French experience, the highlights and difficulties of her time abroad…

Essex Abroad

26 June 2023

Coming back from an experience abroad also means to experience a reverse cultural shock and it can be hard to reconnect with personal and academic life. Antonella told us how she faced her return to Essex.

Essex Abroad, Antonella Cinotti

28 February 2023

Antonella is one of our Essex students who studied abroad in Mexico in 2021-2022 and is now a Frontrunner in the Essex Abroad team. Antonella shares below what is important to know before going abroad…

Essex Abroad, Antonella Cinotti

17 February 2023

There are lots of ways to combat homesickness and help make Essex feel like your second home!

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

14 October 2021

While student life has changed a lot with the pandemic, this has created opportunities for new experiences, and it is making being a university student worth while, nonetheless.

Matteo Musso

10 November 2020

My university experience during Covid-19

COVID-19 has brought so many problems not only to students, but to people in different job sectors who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19. Fortunately, everyone is trying to adapt and handle it as best as they can and the same applied to the life of students here at Essex.

Akshay Senthil Kumar

10 November 2020

Find out how student, Beata is adapting to new ways of living and studying during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beata Taczalska

09 November 2020

Megan shares her experiences of returning to Essex, reminding us that although it’s different, there’s no need to see it all as negative!

Megan

09 November 2020

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Socialising, socialising

My study abroad experience in France

Reverse culture shock after studying abroad

I wish I knew before going abroad

Missing home?

Baking bread and blowing bubbles

My university experience during Covid-19

Covid drama

A new way of life