Farewell, London!

My last week in London has brought many different waves of emotions. Part of me is thrilled to be reunited with family and a sense of general familiarity, but the rest of me will miss everything that living here has blessed me with. This final week my friends and I took the time to take…

Wrapping Things UP in London

I had many different expectations when imagining what my experience studying abroad in London would look like. And it has been completely different from anything that I could have imagined. I have visited so many different markets, events, countries, and restaurants, in addition to speaking with so many new people. Although I do have to…

Thank you, London

My study abroad experience has been nothing short of amazing. It is an experience that I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. Studying abroad has taught me so much about life, the world, and, most importantly, myself. During these past few months, I have seen parts of the world I have…

A Last Week in London

I cannot believe how quickly the semester has gone by. When I first arrived in London, it was freezing and perpetually dark. Now the days have warmed and lengthened, with bright sunshine even occasionally filling the skies. It feels almost wrong to have to go home now. My time in London has been amazing. I…

Note to Self

Dear (January) Self, You did it! Your program in London is almost done. You have flown over 13 flights to over 7 different countries, explored the ins-and-outs of London, ate many different types of food, made many new friends, and learned lots along the way. From Notting Hill to Camden, Shoreditch to Piccadilly, Brighton to…

Dear Past Kim,

Do not be worried.  Don’t be too worried about making friends, becoming bored, or having yummy food to eat.  London is a city like no other and you will also learn more about yourself.  This will be the best and most memorable semester of your life. And you will experience so many different things that…

Dear Self

If I had to write a letter to my pre-departure self, I would start by explaining that everything is going to be okay. Before I left, I was worried about a million different things. I was sad to say goodbye to my friends and family, I didn’t know if I would make good friends, I…

Soft & Hard Skills in Practice

Only about a month left until my program in London is over and I could not be more sad about it. As the last few weeks are coming around, I have been making sure I soak up as much time in London and the United Kingdom as possible. This past weekend my friends and I…

Note to Self

Dear self? At the time of writing this, you are sitting on the grand sun-filled third floor of Central Library in Islington, which is much prettier than the public libraries back home. Just a reminder to enjoy this time even though it’s where you go to write the essays and blogs that you can’t bring…