The Glasgow semester has already ended, so it is time to take stock. Arrival This was not the first time I have studied in an English-speaking country, but … my knowledge of the English language […]
Category: Social
(Social activities from the cohort NOT initiated by the consortium / universities. A (#glocalsbeyondquarantine) cooking class can be put here, or what life is like in one of the cities.)
A Trip to London
I cannot imagine the long stay in the United Kingdom without visiting its capital, so I planned a trip to London since the beginning of the semester. Located more than 500 kilometers south of Glasgow, […]
GLOCAL Goes to Rotterdam: Reflections on Immigrating to a Port City
Moving is often an exciting adventure, but it can be a challenging and intimidating one, as well. Having moved three times in one year, I’m pretty used to packing all my belongings into two suitcases. […]
The Petit Travel Guide for Solo Travelers
Note: The following post contains reflections, a collection of personal advice, anecdotes and a little insight into my experience traveling alone. Being ‘glocal’ often means having ninja abilities to survive in any geographical location— from […]
Summer School through the Eyes of a New GLOCAL
In June, I received an email from Lauren sent to the 2018 intake of GLOCAL students, asking us if we wanted to attend this year’s Summer School at the end of August. It was first […]