Home Away From Home

words by Eve Davies Hiraeth (noun) more than mere homesickness, hiraeth is a longing for oneÔÇÖs homeland and an expression of the bond felt with your home country when youÔÇÖre away from it. Having grown up with feelings of homesickness that prevented me from staying even one night at a friendsÔÇÖ house, this welsh word resonates with me deeply. However, as I have grown older, I … Continue reading Home Away From Home

Living Abroad Series: Ottawa

Words and image by Lois Brooks Leaving a small town in the South East of England to live in WalesÔÇÖ capital was a fairly big adjustment. However, when I heard about the opportunity to study abroad, I knew I just had to find out moreÔǪ When applying to study abroad, you are able to research and select from several destinations all over the world, depending … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Ottawa

No matter how much you love the new culture you are experiencing, do not forget your roots

by Yl Tang Travelling is much more convenient with the aid of technology and the diffusion of aircraft. A lot of people might be tempted to live in a different country, to experience a different culture or settle in somewhere suits them. After high school, I decided to continue my education abroad and therefore, spanning over 13 hours, I travelled all the way from Hong … Continue reading No matter how much you love the new culture you are experiencing, do not forget your roots