That was definitely a semester to remember. From being a clueless visitor in London to being able to remember all the stations between Marble Arch and Stratford on the Central Line, I was able to really immerse myself in the daily life of a Londoner. The experiences I had going to different activities and locations…
Category: UK: Queen Mary Univ
Return Home
As I left London, I was reminded of the aspects that initially drew me to choose the program at Queen Mary University of London. Most notably, London being an epicenter of the UK and Europe. I had all these countries at my fingertips and essentially was in the NYC of the eastern world. Next, exploring…
Final Blog Post: QMUL
Since returning back to the US, it has allowed me to heavily reflect on the past three months that I spent in London. It was a wonderful semester and I am eager to return soon! One of the biggest cultural adjustments I faced was the influence that labor unions and strikes had on everyday life…
QMUL Final Blog Prompt
Recently I returned home from my study abroad program at the Queen Mary University of London and am happy to be home and relax during holiday time. My experience in London was great, I enjoyed it a lot and wanted to stay there longer. The city is really huge and 3 months were not enough…
Blog Post 2: Cultural Confrontation
Having spent 6 weeks in the city, I think it is safe to say that I have been immersed in the culture here quite a good amount. Experiencing the city as a tourist during the first few weeks of going to the most popular landmarks and museums is different from living in the city and…
Blog Post #2: Cultural Confrontation
To start off my time in London has been amazing so far. I am enjoying exploring the city a lot, learning about new cultures, and meeting a lot of interesting people. Lots of nice experiences and memories to remember. It was very easy for me to adjust to the new country because U.S. and U.K….
Cultural Confrontation
To start, studying and spending my time at Queen Mary University of London has been nothing but amazing. However, there are some aspects of culture here in London that differ from what I am used to in America. Most notably, the approach to academics at my university is much more relaxed and unstructured. Each individual…
Blog Post #2: Life in London!
Since arriving in London almost a month ago, I feel like I have adjusted wonderfully to city life and British culture. To be transparent, I do not think I have faced many cultural confrontations while here. Some of the aspects of London that friends had warned me about, like navigating ‘the tube’, have been easy…
Pre-Departure Blog: Queen Mary University
As I prepare to depart to London next week, I find myself reflecting on the cultural experiences I have had as an American. I have never traveled outside of the United States, which I believe will make my study abroad experience unique and exciting. Although I am nervous, I look forward to experiencing English culture…
UK QMUL: Pre-Departure Blog
As my study abroad experience is two weeks away from me it is a good time to prepare mentally for the whole new culture and reflect on the culture here in the U.S. I am originally not from the U.S. and when I moved here the American culture was a big new experience for me….