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…
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…
With my last week abroad, I decided to travel to Paris. After putting in hardworking effort to complete the semester, I treated myself to a self-care trip. I have always dreamed of going to Paris, and could not pass up on the opportunity. I visited the Eiffel Tower, went to the Louvre, and explored other historical sites and monuments. With a French background, having the last name Bonaparte, it was…
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…
Almost a month in the UK, and I absolutely love it. Choosing to study at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, has been a wonderful experience so far. The first week of arrival was filled with amazing events, socializing, and meeting new people- no classes or coursework. I’ve also gotten to enjoy the rocky beach, and I honestly prefer it over sandy beaches. Furthermore, Brighton is known as one…
My name is Jimeace Bonaparte and I am a Sophomore at CofC. I am a Biology major and a Medical Humanities minor. For the 2021 fall semester, I am studying abroad at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. I chose this university because I have always wanted to travel to the UK, so I didn’t want to miss out on a great opportunity. I also knew there wouldn’t be…
I decided to take a trip by myself to Paris for a couple days, as my school schedule lined up where I only had classes for two days straight. I had never been to France before, so I was very excited to visit somewhere new! When I landed, I immediately got on the train through to Paris and I first stepped out when I was headed to my hostel. It…
One of the things I pride myself on is the ability to get around everywhere. I would definitely say I have mastered the British train system as well as the Underground in London. I know exactly which line to take to get near which spot or get to another connection in London, although I do prefer to spend my time walking above! Sometimes I would need to pull my map…
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…
My name is Edward Neal. I am a double major in history and German with a minor in British Studies. I am now Junior and I will be attending the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, UK. I chose this program because I have a very great interest in the United Kingdom. I had been previously in 2017 but unfortunately, I did not get much of a chance to see the…
