“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…
Tag: GBI London Summer 1
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…
Home Away from Home (level one post)
My flat is on Kentish Town Road in Camden. Camden Town is a really cool area with a lot of bars, clubs, and pubs. For example, Amy Winehouse got her start here in Camden at the Hawley Arms Pub. Other artists like Madonna, Coldplay, The Killers and Pink Floyd have played here in Camden as…
Analyzing My Own Explorations
After being in London for almost five weeks now, I am starting to see it in a different light. My urban studies class that I am currently taking also led me to see London as what it is, a great and complex global city. In class and what I’ve seen from exploring I learned both…
If You’re Tired of London, You’re Tired of Life
I am nearing towards the end (Week 5 of 6) of my amazing summer study abroad experience in London, UK. The days are flying by. The panicky feeling of getting everything done and going everywhere I want is unfortunately in full force, and the time to do everything is scarce. That is why I am…
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