During my semester at Queen Mary University of London, I observed the reliance on public transportation as a significant aspect of daily life. Living in East London, I frequently used the Tube and buses to navigate the city. Every day, London was bustling with various activities, including people using public transport to attend events or…
Category: UK: Queen Mary Univ
Final Blog Post
A majority of museums in England provide free entry to the public, allowing individuals to visit their exhibitions and educational programs without an admission fee. This policy ensures that people can explore historical artifacts, artworks, and cultural exhibits at no cost. The museums are typically organized with a range of exhibits, including permanent collections and…
Final Blog Post: I Love a Good Queue!
The British have mastered the art of queuing! It’s practically a national pastime for them. Brits will, without fail, flawlessly form a perfect queue no matter the occasion. I had observed this level of discipline around queuing very quickly into my study abroad in London. From the very first day I arrived, it became clear…
Blog Post 2: I Love Public Transportation
In my last update, I mentioned how I was nervous about using London’s public transportation. Coming from a place where I relied heavily on my car, the thought of navigating the Tube and buses was daunting. But now, three months in, I’ve had a complete change of heart. The public transportation system here has become…
Letters to America: Blog 1
As I prepare for my semester at Queen Mary University of London, one aspect of American culture that resonates with me is the convenience and car-centric urban design, particularly evident in cities like Orlando. This feature of American life, while often taken for granted, significantly influences our daily routines and lifestyle choices. In Orlando, the…
Final Blog Post
4. This exercise has deepened my understanding of culture by reiterating that there are two sides to many things. Some individuals enjoy public transportation and some do not. It made me take a step back and not judge individuals who have access to public transportation. It makes sense why a local would disagree with the…
English Pubs: A Study Abroad Final Reflection.
What are English Pubs? English pubs are a form of community gathering place. Once one looks past their preconceptions about what a pub might be, at its core it fulfills a necessary role in the community life of England. Being what some refer to as an “outside space,” a pub works as a home away…
Industrial Action, Blog Post 2
How the UK differs from the US. My time at Queen Mary has been a tad unusual, and with the recent end of the writers strike in the US I found the thing I wanted to talk about. During my first week of classes I only ended up having one class, this was due to…
Blog Post #2
I have only been in London for a month and have already experienced more than I thought I would at this time. My first week here I hung out with friends and indulged in the nightlife environment, which is a cultural aspect I wanted to touch base on. Before coming to London I had an…
The U.S. Melting Pot
The U.S. refers to itself as a sort of melting pot for different cultures and people. What is U.S. culture but a collection of other’s. For a broad example, take the east coast, Midwest, south, and west coast and compare them. There are drastic differences between social norms and views throughout this country. For a…