Being in London has not presented me with as many instances of cultural confrontation as I expected before coming. In fact, America and the U.K. \u2013 or at least London \u2013 are very similar with culture, and I haven\u2019t run into as many issues as I might have studying abroad elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there have been some frustrating instances. Like many other people, riding the Tube (the subway system) was very difficult in the beginning. I spent the last semester in Seoul, so I assumed the subway would be a breeze as I had mastered it already. That was definitely not the case. The system here is set up very \u2013 ahem \u2013 interestingly, and what should connect (i.e. the circle line going in a circle) often does not. After a couple of late mornings and turn arounds heading to classes, I decided to stick with my tried-and-true route. But boy was that a learning curve. Not to mention the numerous rail strikes and unpredictability with times and station closings. Not that the buses are any better \u2013 those are often extremely delayed as well. However, I try to look on the bright side that at least public transport is available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other big thing I have noticed is the lack of people drinking iced coffee. In America, a lot of people typically drink iced coffee even in cold weather. Here, everyone has been drinking hot coffee since my arrival \u2013 where I was wearing a T-shirt, by the way. As everyone culturally drinks hot coffees, it is incredibly difficult to find a coffee shop selling good iced coffee. Most often, I find myself having to turn to Starbucks where luckily, the iced coffee is still as tasty as in America. However I definitely wish there were either more Starbucks around or more places with good iced coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although my experience here hasn\u2019t been incredibly shocking, there still has been a learning curve, and I am grateful I have the opportunity to experience London culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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