During my semester abroad in London, I lived in Maida Vale while interning at the Civil Service College near St. James’s Park as a finance intern. One cultural observation that stood out was the British practice of maintaining a formal and reserved demeanor in the workplace. This was quite different from the more casual and…
Author: MLOWE
The Underground
As a newcomer to London, I found myself getting lost in its bustling streets, historic landmarks and vibrant and diverse culture. Many times it feels like I am in a controlled storm of chaos, however, within all this chaos, one element stood out to me most as not just a lifeline but a window into…
Pre Departure Blog
To begin with, I was born and raised in Jamaica however I moved to the United States 3 years ago to embark on my educational journey. As I integrated and adapted to the U.S culture, the biggest cultural difference I noticed was the sense of Individualism. I noticed that a major aspected of U.S culture…