Reflecting on my experiences in London, I am so happy that I decided to participate in this program. As someone who has never left the country before, the duration of six weeks was the perfect amount of time for me to go abroad, and with the combination of classes, my internship, and exploring the city,…

Over the last four weeks of working, learning, and living in London, I have developed both hard and soft skills that I will use for the rest of my life. As this was my first time leaving the country, developing skills surrounding cultural competency have been a huge part of my experience here. As my…

Over my last three weeks in London, I have definitely learned a lot about the culture. From work culture to behavior on public transport, there are things that I have been better at adapting to than others. I’ve learned that the work culture is very social, with buzzing offices (especially closer to the weekend) and…

For the duration of my stay in London, I will be staying in the East End, close to Brick Lane. Brick Lane is an area known for its liveliness, as it is filled with restaurants, thrift stores, coffee shops, and more. One of the things I like most about my neighborhood is that there is…

Hi everyone! Here’s some information about me as I start my summer semester abroad in London! My name is Olivia Ciampi and I am a rising junior in the College of Business Administration. I am double majoring in Marketing and Business Information Systems, as well as pursuing a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. Upon…