I have been in London now for nearly 4 weeks and have noticed many differences and similarities to the United States. For some reason, everything is extremely loud here. Having no air conditioning in my flat means that we have to keep our balcony door and windows open to (somewhat) cool down the rooms. Because…
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The Third Week
My first three weeks in London have been amazing and eye opening. I’ve visited so many different places I sometimes forget where I’ve went! I am living in Shepard’s Bush, a residential area in the borough of Hammersmith. It is a great location to live and there are so many things to experience even in…
Gaining lbs and Losing Pounds (£)
It is officially the beginning of week 2 of my study abroad trip in London, England and I feel fully adjusted and acclimated to the city. I live in Shepherd’s Bush, a small residential area in West London, in a flat with four other students from Pitt. The area is super convenient because the tube…
Calling All Commuters (Level One Post)
Commuting in London is a major part of life. Due to the fact that the city is so large and there are nearly 9 million people living in it, it often takes a significant amount of time to commute to work, school, or even to a gym. Public transportation is the primary means of getting…
Please Mind the Gap
Having about a 45 minute commute to both school and work means that I hear “Please Mind the Gap” at least ten times per day. However, much like the noisiness of traffic and skateboarders outside my window, or the strong winds in the tube stations, this is yet another new stimulus to which I am…
Royal Wedding Weekend
Since getting to London on Wednesday, countless Harry & Meghan flags and memorabilia could be spotted all over. Flags hung from balconies, plates sold in markets, and the royal wedding was the main, if not sole, content of the Evening Standard. All of the buzz and excitement around the wedding made it even more surreal…
Arrival Survival: London Edition
I made it! Despite the storm at home, my 10 pm flight from Newark took off relatively on time with no issues or delays. The flight was a quick seven hours, three of which I spent sleeping. When we landed in London, we deplaned and took a bus to the Queen’s Terminal, where we spent…
A New Journey
My name is Katherine Rowley! I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh, I am majoring in Marketing and minoring in Chinese. I’m from Pittsburgh and Taichung, Taiwan. This is my first time traveling to Europe and traveling without family, I am very excited! I spent a year at the Community College…
Next Stop, London!
Hey there! My name is Maddie MacStudy, and I am from Oceanport, New Jersey. I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Finance and Accounting, while also pursuing a minor in Economics and a certificate in International Business. As I wrap up my sophomore year and leave Pittsburgh for the summer, it’s…
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