The Erasmus Diaries:
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I'm currently writing blog posts about my Erasmus experience starting in France, going on to Italy, and finishing up in Spain over 2015/2016.
Blog posts
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The Shady Side of Toulouse: Week 4
Week 4 You know when you hit a turning point? This was it. This was the make or break week - and unfortunately for me I hit both. I'd like to think I'm the sort of person who can deal with a lot - I've dealt with emotional stress before, and had real-life experiences...
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Getting out and about in Toulouse: Week 3
The week 3 of living in Toulouse came around very quickly. Before you even know it, you've been living in a country for three weeks, you get used to the daily commute to uni, and your French has even improved? I found myself it normal to grab the French daily in the...
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Arriving in Toulouse: the first week
Having finished my degree and preparing for the world of work, I've found myself feeling the need to relive my year abroad. This could be since I'm no longer holidaying and having fun every week, and I've had to grow accustomed to life at home again, so I've decided to...
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Getting to know your uni: Week 2
In my second week of living in Toulouse, France, it all got real. Why you ask? I started university. Now, nobody prepares you for the utter shambles which is navigating your way around your new French university. When I first walked through the doors (after getting a...
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The last week before Les Vacances de la Toussaint: Week 5
Week 5 I'd hit halfway. This was the last week before I headed back to the UK to surprise my Dad as an early birthday present (I know, how sweet), and to do Halloween at home (Halloween is one of my favourite times of year and I have to spend it). My good friend, Cathy,...
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Week 6: Going Home, Revisiting London Life and The Things You Miss When You're On Your Year Abroad
Week 6! Les Vacances de Toussaint sont arrivées! I packed up my cases and headed back with the girls to Gatwick from Toulouse. There's something I fell in love with on the year abroad, and that was the constant flights to and from places. Travelling gets addictive,...
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Week 7/8: Back to Toulouse, Off to Barcelona
I headed back to Toulouse, ready to head to university once again. But, I wasn't to stay in Toulouse for long. My friend, Hayley, who was studying in Montpellier at the time, had her birthday and had planned a big girls' trip to Barcelona. I hadn't visited Barcelona...
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Week 9: The Week of the Paris Attacks & Dealing with the Aftermath of Incidents / Attacks Abroad
Week 9 wasn't the easiest of weeks, and I'm not going to lie - this week marked a bit of a turning point for everyone. Moods changed, and suddenly it seemed that everyone wanted to go home. This of course was completely normal considering that Paris was the latest city...
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Week 10: Getting Back into the Swing of Things
After some time, everyone was back into the swings of things in France. The holidays had passed, and we were all focussing on having the best winter, and enjoying the remaining time we had in France before heading back home for Christmas. Week 10 coincided with a lot of...
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Week 11: The Final Weeks
It was the penultimate week in France before the Christmas holidays and I was looking forward to the joys of an English Christmas, and, England. As much as France is a lovely place to live, you start to miss your home comforts after a while, especially at a time like...
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Week 12: The Final Week Before Christmas
The last week of Erasmus (before exams) comes around super quickly and before you know it, you'll be prepping for your Christmas homecoming and the exam period. In the last few weeks you have, it's important to remember to have fun and not let the pressures of revising...
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Getting into the Christmas Spirit
Following a delightful final week spent eating out at restaurants, heading to festive get-togethers and indulging all round (shopping, eating and going out), it was finally time to leave the pleasures of Toulouse and head home to be reacquainted with friends and family...
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The Exam Period
The final two weeks come round and pass so quickly when you're back from Christmas holidays. It's a bit of a stressful time as you're trying to do your exams, revise, sort out the end of mobility forms and info, socialise while you can, and say goodbye to everyone...
