An experience I was confused by and had to adjust to in London was going for coffee runs and breaks at my internship at least 2 times a day. On my first day at my internship, I noticed that everyone would go on a snack or coffee break whenever they pleased and they didn’t really…
Month: May 2022
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A huge part of the cultural difference is how I have to be like a local in order to protect myself from stealing. The experience of getting stolen is something new for me and I never thought I was the one. This is a sad experience but at the same time, this was a huge…
Final Blog
The conversion of the US dollar to the British pound was an experience in which I was confused and had to adjust to a feature of my host culture. After traveling around Europe, I assumed that the US dollar to British pound conversion was insignificant when I initially landed in the London. Prior to traveling…
Final Blog Post
Throughout my entire study abroad experience, I became very acquainted with the medical system in the United Kingdom. My interactions include refilling medications, basic health checks, and even hospitalization. The medical system was vastly different than in the United States, and where that was most seen was in the hospital. It was a significant adjustment…