The anxiety and fear creeps into my family drop by drop when my departure nears. Tough, it is hard, all the happiness and love could be perpetuated through pictures. When we see those pictures, we know that we will never say goodbye.

Food connects people; the smell of it, the shape, the taste, the color, and all the ingredients that make up our memory will accompany us all along no matter where we go. In China there is an old saying, "when you think of a specific food, actually you are thinking of the person you share that food with." 

It is well-acknowledged that the British generally have shown great interests in going to the theatre on a regular basis. From award-winning musicals, cutting-edge plays to classic productions, West End Shows are famous for their amazing and sensational performances. Therefore, several musicals nearby were included in my list of must-sees in London.  

Rhythm of Summer

When considering what to pack, weather, climate, cost of living, and your living habits are all factors.

Santa Barbara, with its Mediterranean climate, is cool and dry in summer and warm and wet in winter, so only a few warm clothes will be enough. You can enjoy sunshine, beaches and Spanish style here. Sometimes, it is a little cold in the evening, so pack a coat.

If you don't want to buy 110V appliances here, remember to bring a transformer and a switch plug. Computers and mobile phones that contain 110V can be charged directly.

When it comes to study abroad stories and advice, who better to hear from than our students who are currently abroad, living out the experience in real time? That’s why we’re excited to have 10 SAF Scholar Correspondents sharing their writing, photography, and video with us in summer 2019.

Jingzi Zhou

I am a kind of discerning person who likes to make close observation of people especially those in more vulnerable groups. I have taken part in composition contests and Model United Nations conferences on this focus for several times and behaved quite well.

The University of Bristol is one of the top ten universities in the UK. In the southwest of England near sandy beaches, it’s a two-hour train ride from London, Birmingham and some of the best other places Britain has to offer.

On the 364th day of every year, people all across the globe celebrate what we know as New Year’s Eve. No one really knows how the tradition started, but it’s a time to gather with your loved ones, look on all of you’ve achieved in the past year, and look forward to a fresh start.

However, this year is a special one. We're entering a new decade: 2020. So have a grand start in one of these three places in the United States, each one the perfect place to start new and fresh.

1. Hawaii

As the end of the year approaches, it’s an exciting time for people all over the world. No matter what country you’re in, you’ll find ways to mark another successful turn around the sun and bring the New Year’s in in good company and good spirits! Depending on where you’re from, however, New Year’s traditions can vary greatly. Here are some of the best ways we can think of to celebrate the end of the year and get the new one started off on the right foot.

Celebrate on the streets

The level of consumption in the UK is relatively high, but some things are hard to buy, so we must be prepared before departure.

I will introduce my personal preparations from food to clothing and all aspects of departure, but don’t worry, as long as the money is enough, if you forget something, you can still buy it there. Don't bring too much heavy stuff, otherwise it will be tossed from the departure airport to London's dormitory.