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Learning from other cultures
When I was ten I moved to Nottingham in the UK. I was not fond of having to leave my family and friends behind, to move to a country where I could not speak the language. Nevertheless, I am tremendously thankful for the tools that this four-year experience has given...
Take Full Advantage of the NSAC Conference
The NSAC Conference 2019 is an amazing opportunity for all students with dreams and ambitions of going abroad. But in order to get the absolute most out of the conference, there are some preparations you as a participant can do before and on the 21st of...
Studying Abroad From Home
I have always had an interest in social psychology, the human mind and why people act the way they do. So, when I was recommended by a high school lecturer to take an online course to add on my college application, I saw my chance to merge the two. It was pretty clear...
A Fear of Going Abroad
Getting accepted into your dream university - or in my case, dream exchange program - is a huge thing. My entire body was shaking of sheer excitement. I was at work, but I had to go home, as I could not focus on anything apart from my anticipation. However, I have...
One Year Done at the University of Edinburgh (This is How I Feel)
One year done at the University of Edinburgh; these are my experiences from the gothic, kilt-dominated, bagpipe-sounding, city that Edinburgh is. Were my expectations met? Or did I expect too much? Safe to say, it has been both a challenge and a victory finishing my...
Developing Beyond the Classroom; Taking the Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Having lived in three different countries for more than a couple of years, I have gotten through many of the challenges of resettling. However, in the end, I’ve learned so much more than I could ever have done without all these experiences. Although there were humps...
INTO THE WILD: My Interview experience and how to succeed
Are you in your final year of high school? If your answer is yes, that means you are thinking about applying to certain universities. But as you are writing your motivation letter or Curriculum Vitae, you might start wondering, how you will be able to get through an...
Make the best out of your life
For many high school students, the most hated question is usually “What do you want to do after you graduate?”. For many of them, this question might be very difficult or even impossible to answer. After you graduate you have so many great opportunities, but which one...
How life can change in a split second…
Living in a multicultural society gives us plenty opportunities, it’s our decision how we choose to fructify them. Two years ago, I embarked on a journey that has undeniably changed my life. Freshman in high school, trying to discover myself, gradually becoming more...
Living by my core values
Values matterWhat is the reason for all of your actions? All of your dreams and desires? I personally try to live my life based on my core values. My most important values are to strive to do my best with the resources that are available to me. This includes being...
Popping the Nordic Bubble – Benefits of Going Abroad
Everyone keeps asking me why I want to study abroad when my family is right here along with my friends, and nice, free universities - especially when I already have "had the experience" multiple times.As a 16-year-old I went abroad to the U.S. to go to High...
A Story for the Unprepared Late-Starters
For many high school students, the most hated question is usually, “What will you do after you graduate?”. We ask ourselves; do I want to work? Backpack through Asia? Go straight to university? And what do I even want to study? Three years may seem like a long time to...
Applying to the University of Amsterdam
It started out as a snap-decision.March had just turned into April. I knew that I wanted to study an undergraduate programme abroad, but with application deadlines being passed left and right, it didn’t appear to be turning out that way for me. That was until I was...
From CBS to UPenn – a semester abroad
Where are you from?I was born in Korsør in the western part of Zealand, but have lived several years abroad growing up in Italy, Poland and the US. Before I moved to Copenhagen to start at CBS, I lived in Odense for around four years.Where and what are you studying?I...
Three tips for applying for universities abroad
One year ago, I made the biggest decision of my life so far - I decided where to go to university. I had applied to universities in the US and the UK, invested a lot of energy in the process, and now it was finally time for me to decide where to go. Luckily, I ended...
An impatient student’s guide to enjoying the long journey towards international studies
Waiting is one thing I have never learned to enjoy. When I was young I had a hard time waiting for anything. When I was taking public transport I would rather change my route than wait 5 or 10 minutes for the next connection, even if that meant taking a trip that was...
A Tale of Three Cities – How I Came to Discover Home is Truly Where the Heart is
Hi everyone! Casey here. I’m the Social Media organizer at NSAC and I’m here to tell you about one of the reasons why I, just like everyone else on the NSAC team, have a burning passion for studying abroad and seeking new adventures, regardless of the distance and...
A Semester Abroad From Studies Abroad
I have lived and studied abroad almost my entire life, yet going to Hong Kong was a new adventure for me.When I left London to start my exchange semester in Hong Kong I had no idea that it would so quickly become my favourite place in the world, nor that it would be...
Summer School – Making the Most of Your Studies
This time, we bring you the story of Andreas Broby, Kristoffer Lundberg, and Andreas Markussen, who went to summer school at London School of Economics during their studies at CBS. They will share their thoughts on how you can make the most of your time abroad,...
The Abroad Experience Series – Karl-Johan in the Netherlands
Deciding whether to study abroad or not, and where to go, is a puzzling process. There is no one path to studying abroad, and we now bring you a new story on how you can tailor your abroad experience to your preferences. This time, Karl-Johan will tell his story of...
Summer at Oxford – Amalie Nøddeskou
Amalie, one of the members of the NSAC Team, spent her summer at Oxford Summer School. In this interview she tells us about her experiences.– What is Oxford Summer School? How do you apply?There are a lot of different summer schools to choose from if you want to spend...
Team Members Abroad Tell Their Stories! – Part 3
The NSAC Team members all have one thing in common - the desire to explore the world and its many opportunities. In this post, we get to follow the stories of three team members that followed their dreams and went abroad. These stories all have their own unique path,...
The Abroad Experience Series
Deciding whether to study abroad or not, and where to go, is a puzzling process. There is no one path to studying abroad, and we now bring you the first story of many on how you can tailor your abroad experience to your preferences. This time, Jakob will tell his...
Team Members Abroad Tell Their Stories! – Part 2
The NSAC Team members all have one thing in common - the desire to explore the world and its many opportunities. In this post, we get to follow the stories of three team members that followed their dreams and went abroad. These stories all have their own unique path,...
Time for Decisions!
Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, or…? Where do you want to go?As you already know, the deadline draws near. It’s decision time for the US and UK universities. The application process is over, and you may already be fortunate enough to have received an offer, or even...
Team Members Abroad Tell Their Stories! – Part 1
The NSAC Team members all have one thing in common- the desire to explore the world and its many opportunities. In this post, we get to follow the stories of three team members that followed their dreams and went abroad. These stories all have their own unique path,...
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