Veronika with a K

7 years of studying in the United States with Jessie Zhang

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:19:46 GMT

Jessie Zhang is a sophomore at W&L who plans to double major in Anthropology and Religion and potentially minor in Education studies. She's experienced American middle and high school and now college. Join Jessie and Veronika in a discussion about 7 years of studying in the States, applying to colleges as an international student, learning English and living abroad as a teenager.

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Traveling to 42 countries and all 50 states with Janae Darby

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:27:46 GMT

Janae Darby is a junior at Washington and Lee University who traveled to 42 countries and all 50 states. She's majoring in Economics with minors in Middle East and South Asia Studies and Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies. In this episode, join Janae and Veronika to discuss the impact travel has on personal, professional, and academic development. Janae also shares many fascinating stories and tips from her travels as well as her process of getting the Critical Language Scholarship for Arabic and her experience of living in Germany and Japan and studying in Morocco.

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Career in International Education: Jillian Murphy on studying abroad, applying to programs and trends in international higher education

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 01:12:13 GMT

Welcome to season 2 of "Veronika with a K", a show about international students and their stories – now with features from international education professionals. Jillian Murphy, the Assistant Director of International Education and Study Abroad Coordinator at Washington and Lee University, kicks off this season. Join her and Veronika in discussion of career in international education, studying in Mexico, short-term study abroad, international internship programs, and getting yourself mentally ready for a global experience! Jillian also shares the behind the scenes work on W&L's signature Spring Term abroad and how to be a successful applicant.

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

Sat, 13 May 2023 22:04:29 GMT

To wrap up the first season of Veronika with a K, I changed up the format and shared 10 things I wish I knew before studying abroad. Join me on this wild ride of reflecting on studying in the US and Scotland as an international student. Along with personal stories, I share 10 valuable lessons that all international students should hear!

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From India to Scotland | Harnoor Singh

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:39:49 GMT

Harnoor Singh is a second-year Psychology student at the University of St Andrews from India. Hear Harnoor's fascinating story of attending the Vasant Valley School, a top-3 school in India, and coming to St Andrews. She shares what prepared her most for university, advice for prospective students, and a personal story of becoming an international student and adapting to life in Scotland with all the ups and downs!

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IB Program in Japan and living in 3+ countries with Rina Anshina | From Japan to Scotland

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:45:36 GMT

Rina Anshina is a first-year student at the University of St Andrews who studies Art History. She graduated with an IB diploma from an international school in Japan, and she has lived in more than 3 countries. In this episode, Rina shares her international experiences, the ups and downs of being a citizen of the world, and what impact it had on her growing up. She also shares her adventures in the UK and talks about the structure of the IB program and her Art History degree at St Andrews.

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Studying abroad during senior year and applying for Master's at the University of St Andrews with V.A. Gaines | From South Carolina to Scotland

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:29:23 GMT

Breaking stereotypes that studying abroad is only for second and third-year students with V.A. Gaines! A psychology student at Erskine College in the U.S., V.A. decided to spend his last semester here at the University of St Andrews, where he plans to get a Master's degree. Why did V.A. choose St Andrews over Oxford? How do psychology programs differ in the U.S. and Scotland? How to mentally prepare for studying abroad? Get all the answers, learn about the application process for the Master's program at St Andrews, and more in the new episode of 'Veronika with a K'!

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Around the world with Kenny Huang: studying in Scotland and dining worldwide

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:20:33 GMT

Kenny Huang deserves the Mr. Worldwide title (side eye at Pitbull)! Get ready to take notes about the best travel destinations as Kenny shares his experiences from all over the world. In this episode, we talk about traditional dishes from different countries, social life when you're abroad, studying in Scotland, traveling, and more! A second-year student at the University of St Andrews, Kenny is a busy bee who studies International Relations and Modern History, plays tennis, and participates in the multicultural magazine, New Global Normal. Learn about his experience and start planning your next trip, because this story will inspire you to see the world!

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From Australia to Scotland: Ashleigh Holloway's story of studying abroad

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:49:58 GMT

Over 15,000 km away from home, Ashleigh Holloway sits down with Veronika to talk about her experience studying at the leading universities of Australia and the United Kingdom. Ashleigh is a third-year exchange student studying Literature and Creative writing with a passion for Drama. In this episode, we talk about education in Australia, the main differences between the University of Melbourne and the University of St Andrews, Ashleigh's personal experience of living so far away from home, European trips, and much more!

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Joint Degree Programme: St Andrews and William & Mary | Ava Echard

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:25:18 GMT

Learn about a unique partnership between William and Mary in the U.S. and the University of St Andrews in Scotland that allows students to study in both countries for 2 years while getting their Bachelor's degree. In this episode, Ava Echard shares her experience as a second-year International Relations student in this joint degree programme. After a year at William & Mary, she's now wrapping up her first year at St Andrews and is willing to share her story. Join Ava and Veronika in a discussion of this program’s ins and outs, demanding academics, and the social life when you have to live in two countries during her undergrad.

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Study Abroad in Scotland and Ireland | Kelsey Portwood

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:08:30 GMT

Kelsey Portwood is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, currently studying abroad at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and previously studied in Ireland. Kelsey is a part of the horse riding team and a Chi Omega sorority. How's life at St Andrews different from the experience at American colleges? What are some highlights of her time in Scotland? Join Kelsey and Veronika in a great discussion of differences in culture, academics, social scene, and people in general between the U.S., Scotland, and Ireland.

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Study abroad in the U.S. and Denmark | Fekry Mostafa from Egypt and Veronika from Russia

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:21:02 GMT

Join Veronika and Fekry in discussing studying abroad at an American college: social scene, liberal arts system, Greek life, and much more! Fekry also talked about his experience studying business in Denmark while doing a study abroad term.

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