It’s been sort of difficult trying to sum up my whole experience abroad in London. The first week coming back to the states had to be one of the toughest things. I know, it sounds like such a cliche, but my study abroad experience has really changed me. I can say that being in a…
Author: kbanks@rollins.edu
More to London
I can’t believe there are only 3 weeks left of the semester! It has flown by so fast and surprisingly, I’m not ready to leave! London has been an amazing experience for me personally. I’ve learned so much about the city; London is nothing of what I imagined it to be. This city is a…
Filling a Void
I have love and respect for every sport, but boy do Londoners love football! And by football I mean soccer. The sports culture of London is centered around football- from local to national and professional league, it is a sport that pretty much everyone has played or watched- either way they know the game. You…
Spring Break Like No Other
A few weeks ago we had our spring break week. My classmate and I planned a whole week to travel to other countries in Europe. The benefits of living in Europe is being able to easily travel to other countries within a week! We chose to visit Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; and Athens,…
Felling Like Home and Food Galore!
So after my first 5 weeks, London is starting to feel like a second home. I’m adjusting well to this new place- especially public transportation which was a huge fear of mine the first week arriving, but now it’s a breeze. I am now out of my comfort zone where I can explore outside of…
A Bitter-Sweet Moment
As I woke up getting ready to pack my suitcases into the car before heading to the airport, I began to reminisce on the past few days I’ve been here in the United States. From the farewell dinners and family gatherings; and saying my goodbyes to friends and loved ones that I won’t see for…