Category: UK: Lancaster Univ

By DMELVIN I came to Lancaster University with almost no expectations. I knew the weather was going to be terrible and the campus not as nice as Rollins. However, Lancaster turned into one of the best experiences of my life and one I will never forget. Living on campus at Lancaster is different compared to…

When I first came to Lancaster I was used to being a few minutes late whenever I went places. However, one day I arrived 30 minutes late to archery practice. The captain responded with “Is this what you consider 7:00 AM.” In other words, he was not so subtly pointing out the fact that I…

Throughout my entire study abroad experience, I became very acquainted with the medical system in the United Kingdom. My interactions include refilling medications, basic health checks, and even hospitalization. The medical system was vastly different than in the United States, and where that was most seen was in the hospital. It was a significant adjustment…

I’ve really been enjoying my time in the UK, really I have. However, I’ve had a few moments of frustration while I was here. I remember, most clearly, perhaps the most absurd example of this happening. I was in the mood for peanut butter, and I remembered that the UK didn’t have any.  I was…

Cultural confrontation was something I thought that I would not experience in the U.K. I felt that I was open-minded enough that I would not have this. However, I still experienced cultural confrontation that I did not expect despite my mentality.  I became ill with a sinus infection, and I was not getting better, so…

An integral part of U.S culture is the country’s stance on work-life balance. We focus on working hard to keep up with other countries and their developments. This can also be defined as ‘The American Dream,’ which so many people immigrate to the U.S in hopes of achieving. With technology being easily accessible and evergrowing,…