My name is Claire Zlotnicki, and I’m a senior majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Psychology. I’m studying abroad in London at the University of Westminster using the API affiliate program. I knew that I wanted to study in England, because I have always loved the culture and history of this country. London seemed like the best city to use as a home base for understanding and exploring this country. London is a global city, filled with 8 million people, many of whom are from all over the world. It is impossible to go into any shop or restaurant without meeting someone who was not born in England. This makes it a richly cultural place where you can meet and learn about people from all over the world as easily as you can meet and learn about English people.