Victoria Parr
- Current city:
- Manchester
- City of birth:
- Bolton
- Host university:
- US
- Home university:
- MANCHESTER
Victoria activity
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What do you need to go on Erasmus?
In this post I'm going to try to shed a bit of light on the procedures you have to do before, during and after Erasmus for people who want to go in the next few years or are already on Erasmus and need to help with a certain aspect. It could be that you're lucky and...
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The importance of writing an eye-catching curriculum vitae
When applying for a job in any company, your CV will be the first step that will decide whether or not they keep you in mind, so it's vitally important you make sure you submit a proper CV. Would you like to know what to keep in mind to write a strong CV? We know it's...
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Do you want to know which Universities are the best in France?
If moving to France to study is in your future plans, you can't miss our list of the best French Universities. Find the best French university for your area of study and get rid of any doubts by reading firsthand experiences by students that have been in your...
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Euskal jaiak or the most popular Basque celebrations
The festivities of the Basque Country (Euskal Herria), more commonly known here as "euskal jaiak" or "herriko jaixek" (local festivities), are, without a doubt, the best plan you can make during your stay in Bilbao, and... what plans you'll make! This isn't just what I,...
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My experience with the CAF: grant for accommodation in France
What is it? For those that don't know, when you go to study in France, whether on Erasmus or not, you can apply for a grant called CAF (Caisse d'allocations familiales). Normally, I think the CAF offers different types of grants to french students, but in our case...
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Make the most of the CAF grant!
Hello everyone! Today I bring you a discovery that I hope will be of use and help you as much as it helped me when I found it. When you go on Erasmus to France you do so knowing that it has lots of advantages considering how beautiful it is, the thousands of things you...
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Advice for (Erasmus) students in Santander
What do you think about living in Santander? Would you recommend it? What's it like? An all-inclusive city. Peaceful if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet, but there's lots of things to do. 100% recommended for those that want to get away from overcrowded...
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Discover the best tips on how to travel cheap in Europe
When I got the mobility grant to study in Bologna for a semester, one of the first things I thought, and that everyone said to me, was that it was going to cost a lot. However, doing the maths on the costs of the flight, accommodation, food, etc., I realised that there...
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5 Reasons to study 3D animation and visual effects
So you're interested in studying animation, right? We're not surprised! And that's because 3D animation is one of the fastest growing sectors with some of the best job prospects on the market. For that reason, we've got a selection of reasons why you should study 3D...
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Easter in Spain
Hello! This time I'm going to talk about an event or celebration that is very important in Spanish culture, Easter. Easter or "Holy Week" is celebrated all across Spain, although it has more importance or fame in some cities or communities than in others. As you'll...
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An abandoned village very close to Madrid
Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about a very different place from all the others and one that I don't think everyone will like but I'm sure that if you do, you'll love it. I'm really nerdy when it comes to abandoned things, things that are a bit scary, although...
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Do you already know about the best tools to study online for free?
Do you like working online or studying from home? Or perhaps you hate technology and studying online has become your worst nightmare? With these tools for distance learning, you'll get the the most out of the hours you spend in front of the computer. If you're planning...
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The easy and difficult aspects of learning Basque
Source Hello everyone! Today I want to share my native language with you: Basque. It's an isolated language spoken in the north of Spain, in the Basque Country, more specifically in the Autonomous Basque Community, Navarra and the French-Basque territory. There are more...
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From the city to the village, this is the new rural Erasmus
This 2021/2022 academic year begins with new developments that you're going to want to hear, because the new Erasmus is here to stay: let's go on rural Erasmus! To give you an idea, you'd spend between 3 and 5 months and receive close to €1000 living in provinces with...
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5 Reasons to Study at CESPU
Are you interested in the health sector and everything associated with it? Do you dream of studying in a place where the theory is valued just as much as the practical? Then you are in the right place, and that place is called CESPU. If you've never heard of CESPU,...
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Basque Mythology
Basque mythology, considered one of the richest of Europe, gathers together the myths and legends of the whole of Euskal Herria. (The Basque Country, Navarra and the French Basque Country) from before Christianity. It is a matriarchal mythology, having a woman as the...
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Spanish Music: Flamenco
Hello! This time I want to talk to you about a really important component of Spanish culture: its music. Since time immemorial music has been one of the greatest forms of expression for people, and throughout history has represented a sign of identity for different...
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What to consider when choosing your internship abroad
The time has come to choose the company with which you will do your university internship and, if there's one thing you're sure about, it's that you want to do it abroad. So, start looking for internships abroad... We'll help you! The decision isn't an easy one, and...
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Going for tapas in Spain
Hello fellow travellers! Today I want to talk to you about a great Spanish tradition linked to our rich cuisine, and I'm sure that you will love it and it will make you want to travel around Spain even more. Surely you've already heard of tapas or appetisers. If not,...
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Ghosts in England - Isle of Wight, Kent, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, West Midlands, Northumberland and Nottinghamshire (4/6)
Geographic location of the counties of the Isle of Wight, Kent, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, West Midlands, Northumberland and Nottinghamshire (Source - modified file) Isle of Wight The most haunted island on the planet boasts so many legends that it's difficult to even...
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Ghosts in England - Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset and Durham (2/6)
Geographical location of the counties of Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset and Durham (Source - modified file) Cornwall A large forest around the river Kennall with ghosts The Nature Reserve of Kennall Vale, in Falmouth, in days gone by was the location of...
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Ghosts in England - Bristol and Buckinghamshire (1/6)
I'm starting this blog with a series of entries that will revolve around some legends from Great Britain, those that have always amazed me, especially after visiting some locations that some consider "cursed" whilst others look for explanations that could justify...
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Ghosts in England - Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire and Hertfordshire (3/6)
Geographical location of the counties of Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire and Hertfordshire (Source - modified file) Essex In Borley, specifically in the Rectory, built on the site which centuries ago sat a Cistercian monastery, the reverend Bull...
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Benefits of studying a master's degree online, study your subject from home
Along with telework, studying the degree or masters online will be on the cards from this year, that's why we want to tell you the various benefits of studying a master's degree online! This has been a year of changes that took us all by surprise, it's true, but as they...
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How to study for an exam: everything you need to know to use the best techniques for any subject or type of exam
The exam period is stressful for all students at any level of education. The main problem that presents itself is how to study for an exam.These are the main study techniques to study quickly and properly for an exam: follow them and everything will be much better and...
