The purpose of this post is to sum up my study abroad experience in London, which is very difficult to put into words. I experienced so many firsts–including my first time out of the country, first time being away from my family for more than a month and my first time trying curry (I hated…
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London Wrap-Up
The expectations that I had before I went abroad were both similar and different to what I actually experienced. Regarding my academic expectations, I had the impression that my urban studies class would just be a fun and laid back class that was a way to fill a general education requirement. However, while I did…
Coming Home But Wanting To Stay
It has been two weeks since I have come back to Cleveland, and I must say things are much different for me. I have definitely felt the effects of reverse culture shock as I have tried to adjust to my normal 40 hour work week. It has been different living with air conditioning, a car…
Conclusion
“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.” – Samuel Johnson, 1773, as quoted by James Boswell in The Life of Samuel Johnson, 1791 Like this quote says, London is really full of life. Everyday there is something new to do you can never really get bored. This is the…
So Long, London!
As I sit in the airport to head back to New Jersey, it’s hard to even know where to begin in regards to my seven weeks abroad. Of those seven weeks, six were spent studying and interning in London, while the remaining time was spent traveling in Madrid. Although I had been abroad once before,…
Adapting as an International Intern (level 2 post)
I have spent my six weeks in London interning in the finance department of Clic Sargent. Clic Sargent is a non-profit that provides living accommodations, grants, and social services to families with children and young people fighting cancer. I had few expectations going into my internship mainly because I had not yet held an internship…
Internship Challenges In London
As I look back on my internship while abroad in London, I have noticed some specific trends and challenges. At Weller Media Agency, I was a part of a team of 2 other people, Emma the Global Director of Finance and Hattie the Finance Manager. Both of these women manage the entire finances for not…
Last Week in London!
I can not believe this is my final week! I’ve made so many amazing memories, learned, and experienced so much. I’m both happy and sad because I’ve had a great time but I know I will be back soon. Before I studied abroad I thought that I would be doing something everyday and be out…
Mind the Gap: Using the Tube
Every day I have been in London I have had to use the Tube to get around. This is London’s underground transportation system, and it is different than how I normally get around Pitt (by walking or sometimes taking a bus). The Tube and I have grown to have a love-hate relationship. Three days a…
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