Recognized by both the United Nations and the BBC as the most diverse city in the world, Toronto stands apart as a benchmark of multiculturalism. According to official data, over half of the city’s residents were born outside of Canada, making it home to nationalities from around the world. But how does all that diversity translate on the ground? Here’s what you’ll find when you spend time in the fascinatingly multicultural city of Toronto, Canada.

There was no clear plan before coming. It was an impulsive trip of the day. We just did a rough search on the internet and went straight there. Although on weekends, Berkeley and San Francisco's more convenient public transportation allowed us to arrive at Golden Gate Park within an hour.

In a university with a lot of activities, I have many opportunities to meet new students and people from all over the world to exchange culture and hobbies. At a weekend party, I met a passionate Thai friend who was also studying at Berkeley. Surprisingly, we found we have many common hobbies, so we had dinner together every week to discuss various issues. This is also my first international friend.
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Hi everyone, I am Radiyah from Japan. I like traveling around the world and exploring new things. To record my experience and share them, I started blogging. I am currently learning German in Leipzig and trying to see the world through my eyes. I am so excited for what will happen while staying here. I am going to post my life, school, and activities in Leipzig, and some nice places in Europe.

One SAF Student Global Leadership grant recipient reveals how studying abroad has shaped her as a future leader.

Although leadership is widely discussed among students, I don’t think it’s a word for everyone. In my opinion, there’s no need for everyone to acquire this quality and be a leader. A good world is not only made by outstanding leadership, but by effective cooperation, where a leader is just one role of many and where everyone can get involved.

Why did you decide to join an SAF study abroad program?

Because I wanted to improve my English. I also wanted to gain new experiences in the world that I didn’t know. In my freshman year in college, I did a short study abroad at a language school in Australia for two weeks during spring break. However, it was very short, and I didn’t really have opportunities to interact with the local students, so I ended up going home not being able to improve my English so much. 

Today is the 30th day since I came to America. So I'm going to tell you what I felt when I got used to this school.

First, American University has a very large amount of reading. There are basically about 20 pages to read in each class, and I write at least two essays per semester. If you take the SIS (School of International Studies) class, it will be harder. Overall, AU focuses on studying. I dreamed of relaxing and the leisure life here, but the reality is that I always read books in a library. Most of the students are busy but passionate.

Autumn (what the Brits call fall) is the time to try Britain’s more traditional and more ridiculously named dishes. I mean, fish and chips are obvious, right? But toad in the hole or bubble and squeak might puzzle even the biggest Anglophone.

Working at the highest academic level alongside some of the most influential people in your field is one of the best things that could happen at the University of Edinburgh. I couldn't help myself from taking pictures of those meaningful moments when I fully enjoyed my studying at the UoE.

On a volcano