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Exchange Diaries: From Vienna To Kingston

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By Philipp Lürzer (Comm ’13) Contributor When I told my friend back in Austria that I would leave Vienna to study in Kingston for one semester, he told me that I was insane. “All you’ll find there is a high security prison,” he said, recalling the time he had passed through the city a couple...

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Exchange Diaries: From Paris To Amsterdam

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By David Kong (Comm ‘ 14) Contributor Amsterdam is the Venice of the north. Built on marshland, it resembles a concert hall of sorts. Streets alternate with canals shaped in semi-circles with the train station, Amsterdam Centraal at its centre. It’s one of the few cities that is so magnificently beautiful...

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Exchange Diaries: Through Maple Leaf Coloured Glasses

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By Cole Meagher (ArtSci ’14) Contributor I have officially been living in Scotland for one month. While it feels like I’ve been here for quite some time, in reality this will only be a small portion of my exchange duration. Nevertheless, I have experienced a lot thus far and have come to appreciate...

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Exchange Diaries: Photo Diary Of Edinburgh

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By Cole Meagher (ArtSci ‘ 14) Contributor It’s been a busy week for me here in Glasgow meeting new people, getting to know the area and getting into school mode; however I did manage to take some photos of my trip to Edinburgh from this past weekend. Enjoy! The first is looking out from the...

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Exchange Diaries: From Paris To London

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By David Kong (Comm ’14) Contributor London is the New York City of Europe. Europeans go there expecting skyscrapers and roaring cars on the wrong side of the road. Hyde Park might be Central Park and Canary Wharf might be Wall Street. But this comparison belittles New York and sullies London. Instead,...

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Why you should think twice before volunteering abroad

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By Alex Laidlaw (ArtSci ’12) Former General Director, Queen’s Project on International Development After reading this post about why everyone should consider volunteering abroad, I wanted to provide a counterpoint. There are many reasons why someone shouldn’t undertake short-term international...

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Exchange Diaries: A Visit To London

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By Cole Meagher (ArtSci ’14) Contributor I decided to do a bit of travelling this past weekend and took a trip to ‘Foggy ol London’. It was a bit of a spur of the moment thing, and I took the redeye bus down from Glasgow to London to visit Stonehenge with a buddy and then explore London solo. I got...

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Exchange Diaries: A Day In Paris

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By David Kong (Comm ’14) Contributor Paris was made for biking. Chronic subway commuters hardly witness the picturesque streets. Every backend street can be reached and absorbed by bike. Paris has the second largest “Bixi” system in the world called the vélib. It’s extremely practical; check-in and...

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Exchange Diaries: First Impressions of Glasgow

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By Cole Meagher (ArtSci ‘ 14) Contributor When asked why I chose to go on exchange by my friends or family, for the longest time I didn’t know what to say. I usually gave a standard response about the beauty of Europe, the opportunity for a unique experience, and that it might just very well be a...

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Exchange Diaries: First Impressions of Paris

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By David Kong (Comm ‘ 14) Contributor To quote Les Misérables, “To stray is human. To saunter is Parisian.” Such is the atmosphere in Paris; hustle and bustle does not exist, and a tourist is best served walking purposelessly. Paris is sure to delight and surprise even the most unsuspecting traveler;...

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Why You Should Volunteer Abroad

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By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor I was lucky enough to partake in a two-week service trip to the Dominican Republic in 2008, and to this day I consider this to be the happiest two weeks of my life. My school was involved with the organization PowerTrips Inc., a program that organizes high school aid...

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Exchange Diaries: Preparing For Your Exchange

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By Jonny Klynkramer (ArtSci ’ 14) Staff Writer Here are a few things I wish somebody had told me before I left for India: • Travel, travel, travel: Even if it’s just day trips to nearby cities or unexplored places in your city, do it. Take full advantage of holidays, long weekends, class trips,...

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Travel planning to-do list

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International travel can be fun and exciting, but it can also pose many problems for the ill prepared. First-time travellers (and forgetful travellers) should remember these simple tips before their next trip to ensure an enjoyable, worry-free time. Have an up to date passport (and a Visa, if necessary) Don’t...

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A look at the ethics of world travel

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Imagine your dream vacation: maybe you’re sitting on a beach at a fancy resort, drink in hand, with nothing but water and sunshine in front of you. Or maybe you’re sailing the ocean in a larger-than-life cruise ship, surrounded by good food and endless amenities. When you’re thinking about your vacation,...

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Staycationing suggestions

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Why break the bank to go to the ends of the earth when you can become a tourist in your own town? Staycations – vacations that involve staying close to home – are perfect for students on a budget. Here are some suggestions for great staycations in the Kingston area. Gananoque Boat Line, Gananoque,...

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