Translation blog by Emily in English
Emily Bevan
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This is my translations blog with useful content for Erasmus in English
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16 Tips for an Unforgettable Erasmus
Erasmus is one of the most significant experiences in the life of a student. For those of you who have the fortune and possibility to go, Erasmus is an opportunity to be seized by the horns: it is an experience which will encourage you to mature and grow as a person. It...
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Tips for eco-friendly travel
Tourism is definitely one of the main global industries, and it will continue to be so for many years to come. We all like to travel. Today, however, tourism puts a lot of strain on the environment and it consumes a lot of the planet's resources. The number of tourists...
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Harry Potter and the Portuguese Background
Who hasn't heard of the famous wizard, Harry Potter? It's almost impossible for him to have escaped your notice - this boy of wizarding fame is worshipped and adored the world over. When I think of Harry Potter, amongst the first things to come to mind are Hogwarts...
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Students in the Kitchen: Pizza Napoletana (Ep.1)
Every student who goes on a year abroad with Erasmus, will sooner or later have to make a crucial decision: order takeaways or stop buying fast food. But standing in the kitchen, a thousand questions and doubts plague students the world over: how much salt do I have to...
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Mission to Save Money (Part 1): My experience of budgeting
It is a well known fact that your finances are not infinite whilst on your year abroad, and whilst on the one hand we would all like to spend our money on travelling or going out and enjoying ourselves every evening, on the other we feel a strong sense of...
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Workaway: new frontier for travellers or lion's den?
Very often at the end of a trip, you return home with the sense of not having lived the experience fully. Maybe you visited lots of different cities, seeing the places recommended by the Lonely Planet and sharing your space with other travellers doing the same as you....
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Top 13 things to do in Coimbra
In this post, I am going to give you advice on the place to visit and experiences to try in Coimbra, which you mustn't pass up if you really want to know this city. Below you will find 13 things to do that I loved doing and that I will miss greatly when I leave! 1....
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Things to know before your year abroad at Sorbonne University, Paris
I want to address a particular chapter of my Parisian life, the one that relates to my year abroad at Sorbonne. Anyone interested in French literature will recognise the name of the prestigious institute where such big names as Honoré de Balzac, Jean Paul Sartre and...
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How to choose a city for your Erasmus experience
Let's say that there are no limits... Where would you choose to go? The reality is a little different. You will probably have a limited list of cities to choose from (obviously dependent on the faculty), some of which will be more or less interesting to you. You can...
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The Student's Coffee
Summer is coming, but before we can enjoy ourselves and relax on the beach, we have to get through the fateful exam period. For us designers, and I don't think we are the only ones, the time is approaching when the nights are waaaaaay too short, and we students can...
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Pre-departure advice for your trip to London | Guide to London
Guide to London Pre-departure advice for London: preparing for your trip London Airports: How to get to the centre Accommodation in London: the best options What to see in London Public transport in London The English Gastronomy London nightlife The surroundings of...
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London Airports: How to get to the centre | Guide to London
Guide to London Pre-departure advice for London: preparing for your trip London Airports: How to get to the centre Accommodation in London: the best options What to see in London Public transport in London The English Gastronomy London nightlife The surroundings of...
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Accommodation in London: the best options | Guide to London
Guide to London Pre-departure advice for London: preparing for your trip London Airports: How to get to the centre Accommodation in London: the best options What to see in London Public transport in London The English Gastronomy London nightlife The surroundings of...
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What to see in London | Guide to London
Guide to London Pre-departure advice for London: preparing for your trip London Airports: How to get to the centre Accommodation in London: the best options What to see in London Public transport in London The English Gastronomy London nightlife The surroundings of...
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Public Transport in London | Guide to London
Guide to London Pre-departure advice for London: preparing for your trip London Airports: How to get to the centre Accommodation in London: the best options What to see in London Public Transport in London The English Gastronomy London nightlife The surroundings of...
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London Nightlife | Guide to London
Guide to London Pre-departure advice for London: preparing for your trip London Airports: How to get to the centre Accommodation in London: the best options What to see in London Public transport in London The English Gastronomy London nightlife The surroundings of...
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10 Unmissable and Off The Beaten Track Sights in London
If there is one popular European city which should never be underestimated, it would definitely be London. When mentioned, one thinks immediately of Big Ben, the London Eye and Buckingham Palace. The magnificence of the Houses of Parliament is truly unique and I am...
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How did I eat so much on Erasmus?!
Everyone knows that going on Erasmus means you will put on weight. I didn't know that. Not everyone sees this physical milestone as a problem. In my case it was a real drama. But let's start at the beginning. September 2012: I leave for Erasmus in France. In my total...
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Students in the Kitchen: Gnocchi (Ep. 3)
Gnocchi Thursdays! This is a very famous Italian saying. Gnocchi are a type of homemade pasta which we often eat on Thursdays in Italy (although in my house we also occasionally have them on a Sunday). When I was on my year abroad I would make them almost every week for...
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Pan con tomate: a Spanish speciality
What is "pan con tomate"? The typical 'bread with tomato' found in Barcelona may also be known as "Italian bruschetta". In fact, it it made from a slice of crusty bread, straight from the oven, which crushed tomatoes spread over the top, exactly like in...
