For my first couple of days in London it was more so hectic. I always thought that living so close to Orlando I had finally mastered living in the city. Well I was completely wrong. Orlando seems like a fraction of the size compared to London. I say this because I am used to being…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
First Couple Weeks Abroad
Because I had visited my sister abroad when she studied in London, I wasn’t anxious leaving Boston. I had done the trip previously, and for the most part knew what to expect. I also was fortunate enough to be able to fly with two other girls from Rollins: one in my sorority and my roommate….
London Diary 1
I think that my identity from when we did the initial activities has changed slightly to my pre-departure process. I feel like I had traveled abroad previously for an extended period of time but after this summer I feel like I had a wider global perspective. I feel that my identity as an American is…
Week 1 in London :)
Hello All, I just want to give an update on my first week in London!!! So far London has been a great time. The hardest thing about living here so far is adjusting to the different time zone. It feels like the days go by fast and by 8 pm I am ready to go…
Pre-departure Blog post 1
I am lucky to have had so many opportunities to travel at such a young age. Often times, it is easy to be comfortable with familiarity and avoid the unknown. Growing up in a small town in Massachusetts though, I was never really forced to understand unknown cultures until my freshman year in college. I…
Pre-Departure Blog
First and foremost, I guess I would identify as a procrastinator as I am doing this blog post the day before I leave to go to my CAPA London program. Obviously the disadvantage would be that getting my assignments and other tasks done is much more stressful than they may need to be. I guess…
Starting New in London
As I get closer and closer to leaving for London to embark on my study abroad journey this semester, I cannot help, but to think about all the new experiences I am going to gain. My outlook on life is going to change and grow into something I could only imagine. I have lived my…
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…
Pre-departure: London CAPA
I can’t believe it’s only two weeks until I depart for London for a full semester! When I was asked about my identity in my application to study abroad, what I thought would be a quick process turned into a long contemplation about what my identity really was and what it could be. I returned…
Before Going Abroad
Going into studying abroad, my identity impacts how I see the world because I believe that it has led me to be more open and accepting of those different than me. I identify as a young African American woman who is a student at a college where multiple cultures are celebrated. I also identify as…