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Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad

Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad

July 2022. The UK is entering into its umpteenth heatwave of the year, with temperatures rising to above 40 and Argentina is in the depths of winter. I arrived in Argentina ready yet anxious to take on this next step in my life. After a difficult time adjusting to the education system and my new life in Argentina, I had a revelatory moment…

Posted on: 15 June 2023

Studying in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro Studying in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

Studying in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

The past year has without a doubt been the most amazing year of my life! Going from having never travelled outside of Europe to spending 5 months each in both Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro has been an incredibly transformative experience.

Posted on: 14 June 2023

My year in ColombiaMy year in Colombia

My year in Colombia

Hello everybody, my name is George Alexander and I’m a third-year student of Hispanic Studies. I chose to focus on languages, therefore for the past 3 years I’ve been studying Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan which enabled me to study abroad for a year.

Posted on: 13 June 2023

A thank you to Argentina. A thank you to Argentina.

A thank you to Argentina.

Looking back on my year abroad and the exciting trips I had across Argentina and Brazil, including watching history being made when Argentina won the world cup!

Posted on: 12 June 2023

Inspiring Writing – The German author Kerstin Carlstedt visits students of GermanInspiring Writing – The German author Kerstin Carlstedt visits students of German

Inspiring Writing – The German author Kerstin Carlstedt visits students of German

On Friday, 21st April 2023 we welcomed the Liverpool-based German author Kerstin Carlstedt to the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film. Kerstin spoke to first- and second-year students of German about her books, her inspiration for writing and her career.

Posted on: 27 April 2023

Scausländer – The legend lives on Scausländer – The legend lives on

Scausländer – The legend lives on

In March 2023 in the Language Lounge on Abercromby Square, the editorial team of Rebecca, Michael and Luke, presented the work that they completed on “Scausländer”, the University’s German-language online student newspaper.

Posted on: 13 April 2023

Celebrating Chinese New Year of the Rabbit in LiverpoolCelebrating Chinese New Year of the Rabbit in Liverpool

Celebrating Chinese New Year of the Rabbit in Liverpool

Dr Penny Ding, deputy director of the University of Liverpool Confucius Institute, describes Chinese New Year traditions, and explains the significance of the Year of the Rabbit.

Posted on: 18 January 2023

Movember - Tackling Big Issues with Small Gestures Movember - Tackling Big Issues with Small Gestures

Movember - Tackling Big Issues with Small Gestures

A group of LCF students have been growing moustaches throughout November to raise awareness for men's health.

Posted on: 22 December 2022

My year abroad in Frankfurt: unpredictability and Currywurst My year abroad in Frankfurt: unpredictability and Currywurst

My year abroad in Frankfurt: unpredictability and Currywurst

In August I made the move to Frankfurt, Germany, for my year abroad.

Posted on: 21 December 2022

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    Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad

    Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad

    July 2022. The UK is entering into its umpteenth heatwave of the year, with temperatures rising to above 40 and Argentina is in the depths of winter. I arrived in Argentina ready yet anxious to take on this next step in my life. After a difficult time adjusting to the education system and my new life in Argentina, I had a revelatory moment…

    Posted on: 15 June 2023