Cheers to all of our English student reps from Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 for being such great leaders and putting on such fun events for your fellow study abroad peers! Here’s some pictures of all the things they did this past year, and a reflection from UCL rep Delaney Lepak! This spring, I was…
In England we have partnerships with over a dozen different universities, and tonnes of UC students who study abroad here for the entire year, and are totally loving it! From northern England to the southern coasts of the country, here are some year long students on why they love their host universities and cities so much! Every…
Last Friday, 24th March, we headed west out of London for a day trip to Hampton Court Palace. Upon arrival, we were greeted with biting winds and freezing temperatures, but luckily our amazing tour guide Sandy had us quickly forgetting the cold once she started telling us about the rich history of the palace. And,…
I’ve had a lot more than 25 thoughts about London since I moved here in July 2016, but here are some which seem the most characteristic of my time here. 1.Why is everything so small? 2. People don’t know what corn dogs are 3. There’s no orange cheese, or cheese in a can. I like…
Winter is rough in the UK –there’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. It’s cold, it’s wet, it’s dreary, and you start to see why the British people are always complaining about the weather. Even though by now, you think maybe, they might have gotten used to it…? But I digress. The point is…
So, you’re studying abroad in England. You’re here, you’ve done it! You’ve left California behind, you’ve started classes at your host university, and you’re adjusting to life in the UK. It’s a lot to handle – after all, it’s a huge transition! Though we may both speak English, it can feel like British people are…
It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air! Whether you’re by yourself, with friends, or a special someone, here are some of the most romantic locations throughout the United Kingdom, as shown in our favourite romance films. Perhaps you might even visit a couple of these places while you’re here studying abroad and relive some of…
