Hi again! I can’t believe I’m already halfway through my semester here in London. Throughout my time within the classroom, some of the soft skills I think I’ve developed include adaptability, flexibility, and definitely cross-cultural collaboration. So far, there have been a couple circumstances that have resulted in a need to adapt and move on….
Tag: Global Business Institute: London
Just Another Brit-ish Week
Hello again (for the fourth time)! As midterms are coming to an end, it is a great time to talk about what I have actually learned about being in a non-US University system. Although I did not participate in an internship this semester, I have learned a lot about how work gets done in London…
Turn that Frown Upside Down: Diving into “deep” and “surface” culture in London
Upon arriving in London and within the first couple days, I was kind of shocked at how little culture shock I felt, besides the obvious of driving on the opposite side, the accents, being in a walkable city, and the pound to USD conversion (which is frightfully shocking and bad for my bank account!!!!), but…
Mind the (culture) Gap
Hi again! One of the biggest aspects of the “deep culture” in London that I find the most interesting is the etiquette on public transportation. The first time I took public transportation, my friends and I were definitely humbled when we were the only ones talking, and people kept looking at us, which is never…
Acton, Advertising, and Accessibility: Life as Student at GBI: London
I am officially one month in to my semester abroad here in London, and I’m finally starting to settle into somewhat of a routine. For the GBI: London program, we live in a student accommodation located in North Acton, which is a short tube ride from Central London, which has sparked my new-found love for…
Settling Into London: Classes, Culture, and Everything In Between
Hi everyone! These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of traveling, guided learning, and tons of exploring! For Global Business Institute: London, we get to live in Acton, which is just a 30-minute tube ride to Central London! Something that I love about Acton is that there is literally everything here within a 15-minute…
Touch down in London Town!
Hello! My name is Alison Beddall and I am a junior marketing student at the College of Business Administration. I am fascinated by all things media and culture, and how those things drive markets and consumer decisions. I also love interacting with said consumers and figuring out how building relationships will also impact marketing. I…
A Summary of my Time Across the Pond
The past 100 days in London have been one of the greatest life-long experiences of my life. I traveled to new cities and countries. The second weekend here, I took a trip with CEA CAPA to Stonehenge and Bath. Bath was so pretty and I hope to go back there soon. The next weekend, I…
Growing Through the Journey
Dear Pre-Departure Me, I remember how nervous you were back in January. You were worried that you wouldn’t make friends or that you wouldn’t have any fun. You had nothing to worry about. I love the friends I have made here! I’ve met so many students across the US that I would’ve never met without…
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