Case Studies – John Speak Language Trust

Case Study – Henrietta Jinivizian, 2025-26

By Henrietta Jinivizian | 18 June 2026

I returned from Strasbourg just over a week ago, and it’s certain that an Alsace-shaped trou is etched on my…

By Natalie Smith | 18 June 2026

I had the opportunity to study at the University of Salamanca in Spain during my year abroad, and I had…

By Ben Kittoe | 17 June 2026

Working at a Record Label in Rio de Janeiro from January to June 2026 has been an incredible experience that…

By George Knowles | 13 June 2026

For my year abroad in Paris, I had the opportunity to study at Sciences Po, one of France’s leading universities,…

By Eve Duffy | 2 June 2026

Studying abroad this year has been by far the most formative experience of my university career. I have had the…

By Holly Murray | 1 June 2026

Looking back to September last year, I was just a nervous girl with a suitcase and a passion for Spanish,…

By John Speak | 29 January 2026

Sevilla case study – Chloe Salmon I have had the most amazing experience of my life studying abroad in Seville,…

By Debra Patchett | 10 October 2025

Hamburg has become more of a home to me than I could ever have imagined. Reflecting on the past year…

By Bryony Heaviside | 14 September 2025

My time in Quebec, Canada, has finally come to an end. After spending a few weeks back in the UK,…

By Lauren (Ren) | 26 August 2025

I chose to go to South Korea because I was fascinated by its history and very different culture than my…

By Elodie Sparrow | 20 August 2025

A year studying in Beijing has been incredible. Getting off the plane and walking into the late August heat feels…

By John Daniel | 3 July 2025

From starting in Shanghai and ending up in Taiwan, I am grateful to the John Speak Trust for supporting me…