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Tips from Tom: London Markets You Shouldn’t Miss

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Tom Ritchings is a Student Services Coordinator in the ISA London Office. Tom works with students who are studying abroad in London, Reading, and Scotland. There are a large number of charming markets in London, do not be afraid to barter. Below are some of my favourites: Camden: This north London punk/rock haven specialises in vintage: clothes, records, art, books and an array of interesting objects. Camden is also prolific for live music and oriental food. The majority of stalls are north of Camden Lock so be sure not to miss the main section. Camden has a fantastic buzz, day … Continue reading Tips from Tom: London Markets You Shouldn’t Miss

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In Her Own Words: A Student Tells Her Heredia Study Abroad Story

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Laura Stein of UNC, Wilmington explains why she chose Heredia and why she loved studying in Costa Rica’s City of Flowers. “After deciding that I wanted to study in Costa Rica, I realized I had even more options about which city I could live and study in. I initially chose Heredia because I wanted to live in a slightly smaller city that had a more home-y, small community-type feel. As soon as I arrived for my semester abroad, I knew I had made the right choice. I enjoyed visiting San Jose and exploring the capital city, but I loved living … Continue reading In Her Own Words: A Student Tells Her Heredia Study Abroad Story

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ISA Announces New Global Health Program at King’s College London

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Tayler Gill is a Site Specialist for Europe. Tayler works with students studying abroad in England and Scotland. King’s College London has introduced a new Global Health program for students studying abroad during the Fall, Spring or Academic Year. Students can now choose between two curriculum pathways; Arts & Sciences or Global Health. Students who want a broader and more diverse course load should select the Arts & Sciences pathway while those wishing to take a more specific focus on Health should choose the Global Health & Social Medicine track. They can simply indicate this desire on the first line … Continue reading ISA Announces New Global Health Program at King’s College London

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Why Hindi: 5 Reasons to Study India’s National Language

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Michael Stewart is ISA’s Site Specialist for Morocco, Jordan and India. Based on population numbers that continue to grow, threatening to over take China by 2030 as the most populous country in world, unlocking the door of communication gives you access to a huge percentage of the world’s population. Hindi is interchangeable with Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. While the two languages differ substantially in their classical forms, today the only major difference between the two is their script. As such, learning Hindi means you can communicate with Urdu speakers as well. Both Hindi and Urdu are considered critical … Continue reading Why Hindi: 5 Reasons to Study India’s National Language