Must see places

Must see places

One of my favorite parts about studying abroad is being able to travel to other places easily. I have traveled almost every weekend since studying in Barcelona. Since I also do an internship here, I have to be back for work on Monday morning which makes my weekends...
Life Across the Pond

Life Across the Pond

How my abroad experience has been so far: As someone who has traveled a lot, going to a different country is something that though I am familiar with, it’s always a new and fun experience. One thing I always forget about is that there is usually no air...
Making the Most

Making the Most

I have reached the end of my 21 days in London for my Forensic Psychology program, which is incredibly bittersweet. Succinctly put, I have enjoyed every second and learned so much. So, for this post, I want to explain how to truly appreciate and make the most of your...
Travel Tips

Travel Tips

I have been in London for a few weeks now and am enjoying it immensely! I thought I might share some things I wish I knew before coming, namely how to prepare for a long, international trip.  Pre-departure: Firstly, getting all your ducks in a row as early as...
Pre-Departure to London

Pre-Departure to London

My name is Bailee and I am a junior (3 credits away from being a senior) majoring in psychology and minoring in women’s studies and African American studies. Since elementary school, I knew I wanted to participate in a study abroad program in college. The perfect...
Dealing with homesickness

Dealing with homesickness

I have officially been abroad for a week! We have done so many fun and exciting things during the week I have been here, in London. Even with being so busy and doing so many exciting things, the feeling of missing home and familiarity are inevitable. Three days ago,...
Cheers from London!

Cheers from London!

Because I had never been abroad, I decided to pick a program that went to London. Though I wanted to get out of my comfort zone, I figured merely jumping the pond would limit the culture shock yet still be different enough that I would be able to expand my mind and...
Traveling While Abroad

Traveling While Abroad

When I started thinking about study abroad, I knew I wanted to travel if possible. Part of why I chose London was because it seemed like a great location for traveling around to other places in Europe. Though covid has meant changing rules and restrictions throughout...
Prepared? Prepared.

Prepared? Prepared.

Hi, I’m Nia and I am going to be studying abroad at the University of Roehampton in London, England. I am a sophmore at the University of Alabama, majoring in Anthropology! My new Uni for the next Semester! It’s officially a week before I leave for England. I...
Life Across the Pond

Life Across the Pond

Once I stepped off the plane at London Gatwick, I felt as if I was in the middle of dream. Everything was different. The people talked funny and the signs I had to follow were different than the ones in America. Flash forward almost an entire month and I still feel as...

Why We Should All Be Tourists

Something I’ve noticed in my day-to-day life, but particularly during my time in England, is the negative attitude regarding tourists that, personally, I feel is a little uncalled for. I have friends who won’t take photographs on vacations because they don’t want to...