Now that I am back in the summer heat of Charleston, I believe that I have a clearer idea of what my study abroad trip to London really meant to me. I have been surprisingly sentimental about it, especially because I went into the experience not expecting to make any “real” friends. However, the people I met on this trip were the most valuable part of it all. I now…
Hey y’all! I have been in the United Kingdom for over a week now and the pace of life and the culture have surprised me in a number of ways. It may be a blind spot for me as I am a country boy, but everyone walks quickly down the street and starts their day with a purpose I am unaccustomed to. That may be a product of living in…
While reflecting on this past month in London, England, I find myself most affected by the live performances that I was able to view. Since being here, I have seen The Phantom of the Opera, King Lear, and My Fair Lady with my class. Too, I also saw Mad House with some friends. All of these performances were amazing, two of them causing me to genuinely cry by the end…
I have been in London for over a week and I can already feel myself forming a routine and becoming more comfortable living here. Even though the UK is a predominantly English-speaking country, there are still many differences in culture and lifestyle. There is an abundance of cultural diversity everywhere you go and it is exciting to hear multiple different languages a day as you walk down the street. In…
One of the most exciting aspects of studying abroad is the food. Despite the fact that I am in London, England, an English-speaking country, there are many cultural differences that are coming to light as I conclude my first week here. In just a short period of time, I have traveled all across the country and walked countless miles, all while learning. Food is a part of this cultural education.…
In the UK, football is a huge part of the culture and is a lively event that immerses people within their community and their pride to certain teams and locations. I was eager to get to London to experience this special tradition and was hoping it would live up to my expectations of excitement, and it did. Not only have I enjoyed attending football games during my time in London,…
After being in London for about 2 months now, I can confidently say the academics of my program have been very different but also very exciting and enriching compared to courses and schoolwork at the College of Charleston. From a technical standpoint, there are less tiny assignments due more frequently, but rather 2 or 3 major assignments for the course that are weighted heavily in determining your final grade. This…
Hi From London! My name is Olivia Yalden and I am a junior majoring in public health at the College of Charleston currently studying abroad in London, UK through the IFSA study in London Program. I chose this specific program for multiple reasons. First, London was an ideal city because I wanted to be in a major city in order to put myself out there and challenge myself with adapting…
Life in England has been amazing. Unfortunately, my semester abroad is coming to an end. Living in Brighton for nearly 3 months allowed me to adapt to a new way of life, and I’ve enjoyed my experience. Brighton, and England in general, is a beautiful place. The terrain is very hilly but filled with green pastures all around the outskirts of the different cities. Traveling is a major aspect I…
England isn’t very well known for its food, however, that doesn’t mean that some of their food choices aren’t great! Fish and chips is actually quite a good meal if you get them at a pub, while pies are also very nice to chow down on at the end of the day. I would often stop by this one place at King’s Cross and grab a pork sausage roll or…
