Some of my best days abroad are spent travelling to new places. The UK is a great location from which to fly into continental Europe or even take the train under the English Channel. I have loved meeting fellow international students who are just as passionate about seeing the world as I am. My favorite ways to learn about a country/city’s culture are by tasting … Continue reading Learning Everywhere by Georgia Kern
As a Historic Preservation major, one of my main goals being abroad is to visit as many historic sites as possible. When I arrived in England, my aunt gifted me a National Trust membership, which gets me into National Trust historic sites in the UK for free. The first site we visited was Rufford Hall, which is located in Lancashire, England. I loved my visit … Continue reading My Visit to Rufford Hall by Sarah Mcmahon
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
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
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 … Continue reading Reflection by Nora Gore
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 … Continue reading On to Scotland (July 4, 2022) by Reese Dickerhoff
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
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. … Continue reading Intro by Reese Dickerhoff
