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…
I have returned home from my month-long study abroad adventure in London! Even though I was only there for a month, I still feel like I have matured and grown up so much because of my time there. I have gained an abundance of new knowledge and appreciation for the history and culture of London and all of the existing cultures within the UK. I learned that I am capable…
Hey y’all! I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland yesterday and it is beautiful! From the mountains to the sea, the city is filled with amazingly beautiful old architecture. The pace of things is so much slower here, but the tourist element of where we are staying cannot be avoided. I am loving the food, especially the haggis pies, and the scotch whisky here is unlike anything I have had the opportunity…
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…
Hello! My name is Reese David Dickerhoff and I am a senior at the College of Charleston. I am a political science and history double major in the Honors College with a concentration in politics, philosophy, and law. For my study abroad I am in London, United Kingdom for a month to study Brexit and the history of the United Kingdom post World War II. I chose this program due…
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.…
As my time in London is quickly (and sadly) coming to an end, I have had time to reflect on my amazing experience and can provide advice/information on how other future study abroad students may feel when they are in the same situation I am in now. With having such a finite amount of time in a new place, it is normal to strive to make the most of everyday…
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…
