Between time zones and different priorities, it can be hard to find time to touch base with home when studying abroad.  But just because it’s difficult, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done without shaving too much time off your schedule.

Watch the video below as Emilia, an American student currently studying in the UK, talks about how she stays in touch with friends and family back home and in other countries.

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Watch more clips from our Hangout with Emilia:

'Why did you choose to study in the UK?'

‘What items MUST students bring with them to the UK?’

'What finance tips can you give to students studying in the UK?'

'Why study a language course abroad?'

'What British foods and cuisines should you try?'

‘What are the differences between British and American academic cultures?’

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