Archives for the ‘International’ Category

The Erasmus Diaries - Issue 6

By Guest Contributors • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: International

Last time I reported that the snow had arrived, it has since been a rather nasty cycle of snow, ice and rain. The ice has been particularly awful as Lillehammer is full of hills and travelling by foot now takes twice as long, either struggling up a hill or sliding down! The nights now begin [...]



A Word From Rowdy - Issue 6

By Guest Contributors • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: International

My head is currently occupied with lots of things ranging from essays to research to activities, from X-Factor to Christmas Shopping list, from assessments to who’s going to make it to the Oscars next year?! And speaking of activities, thank you to everyone who responded for the Learn-A-Language activity.
You should have received your confirmation and [...]



The Erasmus Diaries

By Guest Contributors • Nov 24th, 2008 • Category: International

So the snow has finally arrived and Lillehammer has been transformed into a winter wonderland! However it has made life interesting; trying to get around or run for the bus we have all developed a shuffle kind of walk so we don’t slip over!
At university (uni) I have now begun my final module before Christmas; [...]



A Word From Rowdy

By Guest Contributors • Nov 24th, 2008 • Category: International

Let me begin this article by saying THANK YOU to Niki Rose, our beloved Editor, for allowing yours truly to have this international page included in every issue of Space which is a big help in updating the students on what’s the latest within our international community. Also, my heartfelt gratitude to Robbie Pert, our [...]



The Erasmus Diaries

By Guest Contributors • Nov 21st, 2008 • Category: International

The Erasmus Diaries by Linda Page
I survived rafting it was unbelievably exhilarating. Perched at the front of the raft I could see each rapid swirling sinisterly ahead. However, between rapids we were cruising down river, on a glorious autumn day between rows of mountains with the sky a perfect blue and the sun shining warmly, [...]



A Word From Rowdy, International Exec

By Guest Contributors • Nov 21st, 2008 • Category: International, Uncategorized

 “Grotesque faces, Fear you not, Drink the witch’s tea, Brewing and bubbling hot, For all that is dark and evil, Is the fashion of the bright, Theme is horror, On Halloween night!” It’s Halloween once again! The time of year when the ugliest and grossest make-up rules! Time for partying and socializing with our friends, [...]



Ever Wanted to Study Abroad?

By Guest Contributors • Oct 16th, 2008 • Category: International

Starting my second year, I am now writing from my new home in Norway, participating on a year long Erasmus programme.
The Erasmus programme was created to support and encourage students in higher education to travel and study within the European Union and European Economic Area.
Currently Erasmus students are studying in 31 countries and over 1.6 [...]



Introduction: Rowdy

By Guest Contributors • Oct 16th, 2008 • Category: International

First and foremost, allow me to introduce myself… I’m Rowdy Kit Fabon, Second Year studying Marketing, Advertising & Communications based at the Park Campus, and with the support and trust you’ve given me, I was elected as this year’s International Executive for the Students’ Union.
This is one tough challenge for me so at this point, [...]