Upon reflecting on my identity, I believe that my identity provides both advantages and disadvantages toward my world experiences. Being an American allows me to the see the world in a very broad perspective. Being that the United States is the third largest country in the world, I get to see so many diverse people…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
Parting Thoughts from my time in London
It’s crazy to think that I said goodbye to my beautiful and cozy flat in Camden and my flatmates only a few weeks ago. Luckily, I haven’t quite said goodbye to London yet, as I am still here and waiting for my family to come before we travel around Europe. The city feels quite different as…
Feeling at home in London
The last few months have been a whirlwind, with getting accustomed to life in London, but also from going on spring break. I believe I made the right decision in not planning many weekend trips in the beginning months of my stay, and I realized this after feeling homesick for London during my spring break. Over spring…
My first month in London!
My first month in London has been filled with trying new things, adjusting to city life, and making new friends. Over the course of my first month, I have had a pretty packed schedule with starting classes, my internship, exploring London’s big sights, and traveling a bit. Living I live in a flat with 3…
Return Reflection
After spending nearly four months in London, home feels a little bit different. Maybe because a part of me considers London to be home now. It’s amazing how quickly people adapt to change, isn’t it? Just a few months ago, I was nervous. I didn’t know how long it would take me to “get used”…
London: A Tourist in Your New Home
It’s amazing how fast fifteen weeks can fly by. I wanted to see as many attractions, museums, and plays as I could during my time in London, so I made sure to research all of the “must see” things to do before arriving for my study abroad program. I knew that if I made a…
Pre-Departure Blog to UK!
I have traveled a fair bit in my lifetime and have had the opportunity to visit places such as China, Madagascar, Canada, Morocco, and Italy, among a few. These experiences have greatly impacted my own identity as a global citizen and affected my understanding of the world I share with others. In addition, as a Chinese…
Last weeks in London
As my time in London comes to an end, I have been spending my last few weeks wisely. I figured when I first arrived in London I would have done all of the touristy things by this point, but I have been saving them for nearly my whole trip. After work I have been exploring…
Post-trip Reflection
After re-reading my original post before studying abroad in London, I realize that I have changed my position slightly about the interplay between culture and my sense of identity, but I mostly agree with what I wrote. For instance, I still agree that “the way one experiences another culture largely depends on how open…
Identity: Revisited
As an American abroad, I do feel I stick out like a sore thumb. It’s something I’ve mentioned before, but the accent is a signal for strangers to ask “Where are you from?” They expect only two answers really, but I am fairly sure they already know I am American based on whatever behavior they…