As Pat de Brún’s time in Dharamsala comes to an end, he reflects on unforgettable experiences and teary goodbyes Continue reading →

Upon arriving in McLeodganj, I was first introduced to the family that would be my surrogate family during my time volunteering here. I had arranged to stay in a homestay with Tibetan refugees and really had no idea what to expect. The two people I met were a man in his thirties and an older woman who shared a two-room house together. Continue reading →

With exams in Berlin coming to an end, I made my way back to Ireland for a few days before embarking on my 7-week trip to India, where I decided I would spend my generous German inter-semester holidays. Continue reading →

So it’s the start of the new semester after a long and eventful break. It’s showing too. I’m finding it very difficult to get back into the swing of things and my Chinese is notably worse than it was before. Continue reading →

With impending exams on the cards for Pat de Brún, he turns his mind to fireworks, volunteer work and gaining a little perspective Continue reading →

Despite finishing exam season in Beijing, Denis Vaughan isn’t worried his results will be what’s forcing him home earlier than expected Continue reading →

As Faye Docherty’s first semester in Lund draws to a close she reflects on what is so special about living in a ‘University Town’

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Having settled into Australian life, Elizabeth O’Malley is happy to avoid debauchery and drama, as she makes the library home Continue reading →