During my study abroad program, I had set my plans for a weekend trip to Paris. Days before, I spent my nights researching itineraries while balancing my mid-semester projects. I was very excited for the weekend especially because Paris was one of my top destinations. However, by my own admission, I missed my flight; and…
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Connecting With Music Across the Pond
I took a trip to Norway and Sweden a couple weeks ago that I would love to recap, as it was a small moment that made me feel more connected to home than ever here in Europe. I had started my trip in Oslo, exploring as much of the city as I could in 36…
A Trip to Remember
I have really enjoyed traveling during the weekends throughout the semester, and these experiences have taught me so much outside of the classroom. One meaningful trip in particular was when I traveled to Barcelona with some of my friends for a weekend. When I first decided to study abroad in London for the semester, I…
Back to Where It All Started
Growing up, my dad always preached the importance of family. He’s always been very interested in tracing our ancestry and tracking down old documentation to better understand where we come from. In fact, both of my given names are from my family history. My first name, Ryan, means “Little King” in Gaelic. My middle name,…
Solo Adventures In London
Living and studying in a new country comes with many changes. Although adjusting to a new routine and environment was difficult, I was grateful that I had some of my friends from home by my side. Since I began this program knowing a few others, the thought exploring London without my friends by my side…
It’s the small things
One of my favorite aspects about doing a semester abroad is the rise in independence and confidence within myself I have had. In early February, I had an experience that helped me meet new friends and gain new perspectives. I am a huge fan of live music, and was really excited to see that one…
Adapting to London
Adjusting to London, it was an easy cultural adjustment especially without the language barrier. What was the most challenging part of adjusting was perhaps the cost of living in London. When observing exchange rates, the GBP beats the USD by around 1.30x, which makes paying for public transport, groceries, and other expenditures much more expensive….
Studying Abroad in the Digital Age
My experience with the British so far has been a very easy transition! The lack of a language barrier helps significantly, but beyond that our customs and behaviors are far more similar than I was expecting. There is a certain expectation of politeness throughout Europe where ‘thank yous’ shouldn’t be expected in return for basic…
Checking in from London!
Happy spring break! We’re halfway through the semester now and time feels like it is flying by so quickly. When reflecting on the past two months, there are a few things that I have had to adjust to that have taught me valuable adaptability and problem solving skills. Most notably, I definitely walk a lot…
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