Even though you may think the U.S. and the U.K. are very similar as far as different cultures go, it’s the little things that can catch you off guard, the little differences that you didn’t know even know were there. Sometimes they’re surprisingly refreshing, and sometimes they lead to some awkward moments. So here are a string […]
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Goodness me. I just had an incredible weekend. No trips around Europe, just a full weekend (my first in months) to relax and hangout with my boyfriend. He came up from Guildford to see me on Friday evening and stayed until Sunday night. As life just simply gets in the way, we haven’t been able […]
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There are plenty of differences between studying in the UK and studying at home in the US. Perhaps one of the most striking is the academic calendar and semester structure. Academic years in the UK typically begin in October and span until June (September if you are completing a dissertation). As a new student, it […]
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If I had to pick a theme for this semester, it would probably be adaptation… There are so many ways I’ve learned to adapt this semester, but I’ll focus on adapting to an MSc program coming straight from Undergrad. For one, in my final year (what the Brits call Senior year), I had the most freedom to […]
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Another amazing weekend in London! I fall more and more in love with England every day. I can easily see myself living in England long after I graduate from University of Surrey. I just love the people, the diversity, the humor, the food, the entertainment, and the experiences. My best friend from America, has been […]
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Sometimes life doesn’t always go as planned. Myself and three Surrey friends found ourselves in those exact circumstances this past Saturday when we missed our 8:00 AM train from London Euston to Lancaster, Lancashire by three minutes (note to self: account for traffic on the London Underground when allocating time to get from Point A […]
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