200 days later and I am over halfway through my software engineering internship at Microsoft. The time has flown by. Every day is a new challenge and makes me grow as a developer, and a professional. I am inspired by the work that the team does and it encourages me to use every opportunity I […]
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Happy Friday! This week’s blog post is about optional coursework at Surrey. There are of course many differences between studying in the UK and the US, however, one of the most striking differences that I have found is just how tailored and specific coursework in the UK is compared to coursework at home. Although it […]
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I remember when I first considered studying abroad one of my biggest concerns about studying in the UK was that by the UK being an island, rather than in mainland Europe, I’d miss out on the opportunity to travel. This fear was quickly squashed when I realized how user-friendly and affordable travel in and around the UK […]
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The second half of my winter break was unforgettable! My parents treated my sister, her friend visiting from America, my boyfriend, and I to afternoon tea at the Soho Hotel in central London. The hotel was so funky! Lots of bright pinks and greens mixed with classic architecture. It somehow looked good together. We were […]
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Wow! What a whirlwind of a break. This is the first year that I have stayed in England over the holidays since I moved. My parents flew over to visit my grandparents, sister, and I. It was a strange experience. I have been to England over winter break before, but this was different. I simply […]
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