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Archive for ‘Study America Programme’
The Study America Programme is a short term exchange programme set up between the University of Edinburgh and the University of Virginia.
The programme is aimed at students from backgrounds where participation in student exchanges is typically low, and offers them the opportunity to sample a study abroad experience; with the aim of broadening their horizons, fostering their interest in international or inter-cultural experiences and preparing them to see themselves as global citizens.
Day 9-Washington DC
Today was the big day out. Day trip to Washington, D.C. After a few hours drive we arrived in the […]
What is the “American Breakfast”?
On day 1 during our orientation we were told we’d be going to the International Centre here at UVa to […]
Day 8
Day 8 of the trip was split into two different parts. The first half of the day took us away […]
My first American Baseball game!!!
We woke up early on Wednesday morning and met for breakfast at about 8.30. We went for our last trip […]
Day 6: Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson
I first thought that “Monticello” was either some kind of exotic cheese or strange musical instrument. Turns out, it’s a […]
Day 5
Today was a nice and chilled out day. We started off with breakfast at a new place – Bodo’s Bagels […]
University of Virginia Honor System
Tuesday was a good day. Firstly we had a seminar about the UVa honour system. Every student at UVa has […]
Day 2 – Class Time!
Second full day in the US of A and it already feels like we are American students! Today was unbelievably […]
Study America – Day 1
First day in Charlottesville and loving it already! Bit of an early start after a long day travelling but we […]
