Intro by Olivia Yalden

Hi From London! My name is Olivia Yalden and I am a junior majoring in public health at the College of Charleston currently studying abroad in London, UK through the IFSA study in London Program. I chose this specific program for multiple reasons. First, London was an ideal city because I wanted to be in a major city in order to put myself out there and challenge myself with adapting…

Reflecting on My Time Abroad by Jimeace Bonaparte

With my last week abroad, I decided to travel to Paris. After putting in hardworking effort to complete the semester, I treated myself to a self-care trip. I have always dreamed of going to Paris, and could not pass up on the opportunity. I visited the Eiffel Tower, went to the Louvre, and explored other historical sites and monuments. With a French background, having the last name Bonaparte, it was…

Time in Paris by Edward Neal

I decided to take a trip by myself to Paris for a couple days, as my school schedule lined up where I only had classes for two days straight. I had never been to France before, so I was very excited to visit somewhere new! When I landed, I immediately got on the train through to Paris and I first stepped out when I was headed to my hostel. It…

Transportation Knowledge by Edward Neal

One of the things I pride myself on is the ability to get around everywhere. I would definitely say I have mastered the British train system as well as the Underground in London. I know exactly which line to take to get near which spot or get to another connection in London, although I do prefer to spend my time walking above! Sometimes I would need to pull my map…

The Food of England by Edward Neal

England isn’t very well known for its food, however, that doesn’t mean that some of their food choices aren’t great! Fish and chips is actually quite a good meal if you get them at a pub, while pies are also very nice to chow down on at the end of the day. I would often stop by this one place at King’s Cross and grab a pork sausage roll or…

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…