by lauren gray
One of my favorite things now is to get packages from home! Let's temporarily disregard the fact that I'm definitely not going to be able to get all my stuff back... there's no way I'd get it all in my suitcase and worse under 50 lbs. But still, … Read on →
First off, sorry for being MIA the past two weeks: I was preparing to go off on our week break... and then I went on it! So now that I'm back I have a whole bunch to share and I'll be posting every day this week. :) To begin, here is week 7's post … Read on →
Having had only two roommate situations, and coming to London to live with 12 people in a teeny tiny flat, I've learned this: roommates can be so much fun, and yet such a pain. Sometimes it's because we didn't choose them, and we're finding them to … Read on →
It was quickly apparent to my 12 London flatmates that I'm a little obsessive. This morning, one of the girls jokingly asked me if I'd taken the Cosmo quiz to find out if I was a control freak. So, unsurprisingly, my first task upon arrival was to … Read on →
One of my reasons for studying abroad in London was "everyone speaks English." Of course, it was slightly more complicated that that - I wanted a large program, in a big city, through the UF College of Business, that spoke English AND that was … Read on →
A week ago, I thought, "it would be helpful to write something about planning travel during study abroad". Now that I've gone and come back though, I feel like it's such a simple topic and there is hardly anything to say! What I guess this means is … Read on →
One thing I knew early on that I wanted to do in London is photography. When you've lived in small towns your whole life, it is easy to recognize some of the benefits a large city provides to you. Notably, greater access to learn a variety of … Read on →
When coming to London, I knew I obviously didn't want to spend all my time at home, in bed, or just hanging out with my flatmates (even though I love them). I want to meet people in London, talk to them, make friends. I'm very interested in … Read on →
Back with "Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad" I'm a week in to my London trip and mostly feeling pretty comfortable even though I'm sure I stick out like a sore thumb as "those Americans." Top Thoughts about Being in EnglandBuy a … Read on →
*announcers voice* Welcome back to another episode of "Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad," or TIWIKBSA, for "London Preparations!"Yes but really, I am quite excited: I get on my first international flight today! Hours of flying and … Read on →