Study Abroad Blog

Check out the blog posts below to find out where College of Arts & Humanities students have gone abroad before and learn more about their experiences, whether it's a semester or full year study exchange or a short-term summer school.

If you are CoAH student currently abroad or if you have just returned from a semester/full year at one of our partner universities, and would be interested in sharing your experience with fellow students, please reach out to the CoAH International Team at arts-international@glasgow.ac.uk.

If you are an undergraduate student in the College of Arts & Humanities interested in studying abroad, you can find out more information here.

Find out more about international mobility opportunities in the College of Arts & Humanities here.

Calum Bell trying on traditional Japanese Yukata and Kimono at Heian Shrine
Calum Bell trying on traditional Japanese Yukata and Kimono at Heian Shrine

From Glasgow to Kyoto Part 1 - Callum Bell

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:49:00 BST

It’ll be difficult to contain within a blog post my experience of the last few months. I never dreamed that Earth would have opened up to me the way she has.

Angela Weihan balancing on one leg with umbrella raised in the air in the snow at Seoul National University Campus
Angela Weihan balancing on one leg with umbrella raised in the air in the snow at Seoul National University Campus

A New Korea-graphy - Angela Weihan

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:54:00 BST

Why did I choose Korea? I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted to challenge myself greatly. Most of all, I hoped to grow as a person.

A photo of two students walking away towards Hiroshima Castle
A photo of two students walking away towards Hiroshima Castle

From Glasgow to Kyoto Part 2 - Callum Bell

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:16:00 BST

Much has changed for all of us since I wrote my last blog in January. Everything in March/April happened so fast. Some of my European friends left Japan early, and I seriously considered doing the same, but I decided to stay put and I’m very glad I did.

A New Home in Hong Kong - Sophie Harju

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:00:00 BST

Let’s just say that there was no need to pay for a Netflix subscription when every day felt like a movie!

A group of students from a Dance Society in Yonsei University, Seoul
A group of students from a Dance Society in Yonsei University, Seoul

Come Dance in Seoul, South Korea! - Eva Le Flanchec

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:42:00 GMT

I really recommend joining sports when going abroad, because it helps with concentration, sleep and overall mood, which is beneficial for us stressed students!

Group of students who study abroad in Hong Kong celebrating Lunar New Year
Group of students who study abroad in Hong Kong celebrating Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year in Hong Kong - Niamh Mary McLaughlin

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:15:00 BST

Experiencing the Lunar New Year celebrations while studying abroad in Hong Kong

Sunset in Porto
Sunset in Porto

Portugal, Once Again - Julian Seidenbusch

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:43:00 BST

Every time I left my comfort’s confines, I have learnt new things about myself and the world. And I would urge every other student who’s considering doing so, to actually do so.

A Student Standing in front of Kyushu University
A Student Standing in front of Kyushu University

Fukuoka, My Beloved! - Angelica Marcelo

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:54:00 BST

In this short blog, I write about my study abroad experience in Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

view from Mont Royal Park in Montreal.
view from Mont Royal Park in Montreal.

Canada – Following the Trail of Maple Syrup – Agata Rutkowska

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:33:00 BST

When I embarked on my plane to Canada little did I know that the biggest adventure of my life had just started.