Public transport is a valuable tool whilst abroad in the United Kingdom. It is a sense of freedom you do not get without a car in the United States, but it can also be a point of stress and intimidation when you are not used to navigating this system. As a solo traveler, I did not know what to expect, but I went for it … Continue reading A Guide to the UK’s Transportation by Kendal Wagner
Hi everyone! My name is Georgia Kern and I am a current junior. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Medical Humanities. This semester I am studying at the University of Sussex! I chose this program because I have visited the UK before and immediately fell in love with it. This college specifically is located right outside of Brighton, a popular beach town in … Continue reading Georgia Across the Pond! by Georgia Kern
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 … Continue reading Reflecting on My Study Abroad Experience, Back in Charleston by Peyton Baxley
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 … Continue reading Initial Impressions and Week One (June 27, 2022) by Reese Dickerhoff
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 … Continue reading Live Performances Abroad by Peyton Baxley
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 … Continue reading London by Nora Gore
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 … Continue reading Living Like a Local: Food in a Global City by Peyton Baxley
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 … Continue reading Culture, Customs, and Traditions: Football in the UK by Olivia Yalden
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 … Continue reading Global Classroom- Exploring the City of London by Olivia Yalden
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 … Continue reading Intro by Olivia Yalden
