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Study Abroad

Harry had a life changing experience which is shared in a letter to Essex students thinking about going abroad…

Essex Abroad

06 July 2023

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

Miguel is one of our Essex students currently living in Norway for his experience abroad. We asked him about his journey to get to know what challenges and adventures he had to face...

Essex Abroad

15 June 2023

Andrea is one of our Essex students who studied abroad in Portugal in 2021/22. We asked her about her time abroad and why she choose to study there.

Essex Abroad

26 May 2023

My study abroad experience in Canada: If Plan A doesn’t work, is it worth going somewhere else?

Essex Abroad

12 May 2023

Come along to an online open day to find out how to enrich your degree with Young Universities for the Future of Europe/YUFE

Essex Abroad

14 March 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

We offer a range of summer schools, internships, volunteering, and research abroad opportunities.

Essex Abroad

25 January 2023

Antonella is one of our Essex students who studied abroad in Mexico in 2021/22. We asked Antonella about her time in Mexico and why she choose to study there…

Essex Abroad, Antonella Cinotti

24 January 2023

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Study Abroad

A letter to future Essex Abroad students: my study abroad experience in South Korea

My study abroad experience in France

My study abroad experience in Norway

My study abroad experience in Portugal

Quebec life

YUFE online Open Days: enrich your degree

Reverse culture shock after studying abroad

I wish I knew before going abroad

Summer Abroad opportunities via Essex Abroad

My study abroad experience in Mexico