International Summer Programmes

“I’ve never loved a smoker so much!”

Posted on 24 September 2017 by Katy Forrest

Day 25 I’m not a liar, but at Camps, I was renown for my miss-communication skills, which appeared as if I was lying. And most of the time it […]

“My full African kicked in once I heard chicken.”

Posted on 3 September 2017 by Katy Forrest

Day 21 So, before I start, I need to put one thing straight. I am terrible in the mornings. I mean, not so much the grumpy factor, but I just […]

“You look like a moth.”

Posted on 28 August 2017 by Katy Forrest

Day 17 An early start from Tumbaca on the bus was awaiting us, and with a predicted eight-hour journey we all braced ourselves, hoping we would miraculously arrive there […]

Most instagram-able spots in Vancouver, BC

Posted on 19 August 2017 by Tegan Francis

Having spent the past four weeks in Vancouver, BC roaming around the city as a group of twenty something year olds means that photos are snapped almost every 5 to […]

The Final Week: さようなら日本

Posted on 16 August 2017 by Laura Davies

At long last, yet seemingly all too soon, the month-long Yamagata project is over and I am safely back in the UK, still a little jetlagged but otherwise no worse […]

“ Oh no! I don’t want to be pie!”

Posted on 14 August 2017 by Katy Forrest

Day 13 There’s nothing that makes you feel that tad more disgusting on a Monday morning than a quick wet wipe shower. Today was our last day of project […]

If you visit me when I’m older I’m booking me a visit to Switzerland.

Posted on 14 August 2017 by Katy Forrest

DAY 9 Today was our first R&R (rest day) – so we had the chance to chill and basically do what we wanted for the day. So, the obvious […]

“In Steve We Trust!”

Posted on 5 August 2017 by Katy Forrest

I mean, it was inevitable. We were going to encounter a not-so-nice critter at some point… just not all at once... Day 5 If you’ve ever wondered if Ecuadorians like […]

Adventures in Yamagata: Part 3

Posted on 5 August 2017 by Laura Davies

At long last, here is part three of my adventures in Yamagata. My apologies for the delay - it's been a pretty busy week as usual. To pick up where […]

“It’s ok, don’t worry, he’s coming with his machete!”

Posted on 3 August 2017 by Katy Forrest

“Today I’m leaving for the Amazon… I can’t read a map… I’m not particularly fond of flying… I’m going to the Amazon. What am I doing?” were my thoughts on the […]

WEEK 2 – A Whistler Adventure

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Tegan Francis

Our second week in Canada has come and gone and it’s been quite a whirlwind for us all so far. Vancouver offers an immense number of options of things to […]

Adventures in Yamagata: Part 2

Posted on 29 July 2017 by Laura Davies

First of all, my apologies for the late post - this past week has been unbelievably busy and tiring, but very fun. We had a pretty full-on week of mostly […]

Settling in to UBC, Vancouver

Posted on 24 July 2017 by Tegan Francis

We stepped off the plane bright eyed and bushy tailed with a touch of jet lag and made our way down to passport control. The flight was reasonably long and […]

Adventures in Yamagata: Part 1

Posted on 19 July 2017 by Laura Davies

The past week has proved busy but highly productive, not to mention enjoyable. Already it feels as if I have been in Yamagata forever, and I wouldn't mind if that […]

The Project Begins

Posted on 11 July 2017 by Laura Davies

I'm glad to say we made it to Yamagata with no problems despite the amount of luggage we hauled around with us. Yesterday we were given our induction and met […]

Two Days in Tokyo

Posted on 9 July 2017 by Laura Davies

Yesterday I arrived in Tokyo but was too tired to update after so much walking - my apologies for that. These past few days have been quite hectic but fun. […]

The Journey Begins

Posted on 6 July 2017 by Laura Davies

So here I am; the day has arrived and I'm off to the airport to start my adventures in Japan. The past few days have been filled with a never-ending […]

Canal Boat Trip

Posted on 3 July 2017 by Conor White

This was our first boat trip along the canal and what an experience it was! The aim of the trip was to investigate and sample sites along the canal that […]

Surfing Heat Waves

Posted on 27 June 2017 by Conor White

There’s been a heat wave back at home, 29⁰C and everyone is complaining, here we worked in 41⁰C heat on Tuesday with no escape! David’s heat tolerance in the field […]

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