Before going abroad I defined myself as: scared, excited, kind, caring, open-minded, ready for an adventure, and a collectivistic person. Even after my study abroad experience I would still define myself as all of those things, except for scared. Studying abroad helped me grow into a more independent and confident person. What scared me before…
Author: SWEBB
Traveling Europe
When I decided to study abroad, I knew that I wanted to travel outside of London a bit to experience other cultures in the U.K. and in Europe. I had hoped to find a friend or two that would like to travel with me as well so that I wouldn’t be in unknown places by…
London and The Theater
Since arriving in London, I have had the good fortune to attend the theatre several times. I have been able to sit in various level seats, visit different types of venues, and see different types of productions. The first play I saw in London was Agatha Christy’s A Mouse Trap. It is the longest running…
London So Far
I have been in London for a full 5 weeks of classes and a week prior to that. I must admit, I am so pleased with how my experience is going. I had feared living in a foreign county alone and finding no one that I could relate to or enjoy the city with. Happily,…
How will I do in London?
I have been putting off my pre-departure blog because it floods me with many emotions. I am so excited for this immersive experience in another culture by trying new food, meeting new people, and learning how another culture approaches everyday activities. I am also a little nervous to live independently in a foreign environment, a…