Katie Smith

Katie Smith

Katie Smith is a 21-year-old student of Spanish and Italian at the University of Leeds. She is currently spending her year abroad on an Erasmus study placement at the University of Verona, Italy.

My year abroad was the gap year I never knew I needed. 
Sunday, 24 March 2019 13:18

My Secret Trick to Learning a Language

Bonus: It involves cocktails. 
Friday, 01 March 2019 14:53

Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Why you shouldn't downplay the importance of being a tourist, too.  
Monday, 21 January 2019 17:11

The Rise of the Right in Europe

Living abroad doesn't mean escaping the big issues back home. 
I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises. 
Monday, 17 December 2018 00:21

All Roads Lead to Verona

When things don't go to plan, make a new one.