The Guardian – Hannah Qurashi
“As a language student, I was lucky enough to have a year abroad as part of my degree. I spent it in Chile, and learned a lot more Spanish and real life skills than I ever would have done sat in a lecture hall. But for some students, a year abroad isn’t an option. Either it’s not offered as part of their course, or a year is just too long to spend away from home. For those who don’t want to miss out on the benefits of globetrotting while they study but can’t take a full year out, there are still many opportunities available that can offer an equally valuable international experience. Here are five.”(more)