Cuba holds many delights to enchant even the most discerning traveller and if you are willing to go beyond the package holiday, you may discover that this communist, Caribbean island has a unique flavour all of its own.
In everyday life there is the potential for things to go wrong, but when abroad the chances widen, and the unfamiliarity of a new country makes dealing with problems all the more difficult. However an awareness of possible situations which could arise, and what to do to ease, them can help you avoid sticky situations.
For many students alcohol plays a large part in their university lifestyle and the prevailing view of those that opt out of drinking is that they must be strange or unsociable, but YUSU President, Tim Ngwena, breaks this mould. Speaking to The Yorker he elaborates on his university experience as a teetotal student.
‘The Looking Glass’ York’s latest creative writing anthology for English students is due for publication shortly: so now is the time to step up to the mark and face your fear either by writing about it or engaging with it.
For a majority of students, ice is something which belongs in a drink, usually an alcoholic one, but unbeknownst to them, they are missing out on a whole other experience. The annual ice rink at Clifford’s Tower re-opened last weekend, and I for one, shall certainly be frequenting it.
For most people the word Colombia evokes images of drug barons and guerilla warfare, but Alexandra Foggett explores what lies behind the curtains of a troubled country.
Ever thought about moving to a whole new country to study? Rachel Banning-Lover finds out what it is like for international students who choose to come to York.
Speaking from experience Rosanna Carver takes us through the benefits and negatives of setting up a society at the University of York.
Since the first Iranian Revolution relations between Iran and the West have been tense. But is Iran really the threat that Western governments would have us believe, or is there more to this country than nuclear power, an extremist leader and religious fundamentalism?
There are many things that should be done on a year abroad. Make new friends, visit the city's cultural highlights and pick up the language are a few. Sofya Shahab, speaking from experience, takes us through some of the things that should not, but probably will, be done on a year abroad.
