Preparing for the UK by Edward Neal

My name is Edward Neal. I am a double major in history and German with a minor in British Studies. I am now Junior and I will be attending the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, UK. I chose this program because I have a very great interest in the United Kingdom. I had been previously in 2017 but unfortunately, I did not get much of a chance to see the…

Journey to Cornwall by Claire Zlotnicki

I have always wanted to visit Cornwall, the southeastern corner of England, which is a rural peninsula bordered by dramatic cliffs and beaches. Cornwall isn’t the kind of place where you can go to one town and explore it for days, however. I wanted to go from beach to village to cliff top to copper mine, so I decided that renting a car would be the best way for me…

University of Westminster by Claire Zlotnicki

My name is Claire Zlotnicki, and I’m a senior majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Psychology. I’m studying abroad in London at the University of Westminster using the API affiliate program. I knew that I wanted to study in England, because I have always loved the culture and history of this country. London seemed like the best city to use as a home base for understanding and exploring this…

Becoming an English Local by Hannah Miner

When most people decide to study abroad, especially in Europe, all they talk about is how much they plan to travel to different countries every weekend. Throughout my time here in England, I have traveled but have decided to do something a little different. Traveling throughout Europe, while at first looks quite easy and cheap, it really is not. You have to pay for your travel, food, and a place…

London is Calling by Hannah Miner

Hey Guys! My name is Hannah Miner and this semester I am attending the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, England! I am a junior at The College and I am majoring in International Business and minoring in both European and Jewish Studies. I chose Herts because of the location. It is decently close to London and is super easy to get around the country from here. While I am here,…