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…
Category: UK: Queen Mary Univ
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…
Pre- Study Abroad Prompt
The United States is a country with various cultures, however, I believe that the individualistic culture dominates. There is a certain mindset that is common in the United States. I believe that although the United States has different cultures, these cultures are expected to act a certain way. The American Dream is one of them;…
Time Abroad in London
After spending 6 months studying abroad in London, I have learned how to expand my horizons and how to relate with other cultures. One of the ways that I expanded my horizons was by adjusting to the lifestyle in London. In the United Kingdom, it is typical to have moments in the day allotted to…