Study Abroad

UCL Direct Enrollment Program in London with API: Review

Continuing with my reviews of London study abroad programs, I’ve put together a post on my time with API on their UCL Direct Enrollment program. I hope this UCL Direct Enrollment Program review helps you out if you’re considering it! API is a study abroad program provider whose London programs are…

Nervous about Studying Abroad? Here’s How to Deal

If you’re interested in studying abroad in London, check out my updated eBook on everything you need to know! Maybe not now. Maybe not in a few weeks. Maybe not until the second you step on that plane. But there is going to be a time where you stop and…

How to Overcome Culture Shock Like a Pro: Understanding the 5 Stages of Culture Shock

Whether you’re an expat, a study abroad student, or the occasional traveler, culture shock is not a foreign concept. Well, if you want to get technical, it actually is a foreign concept, but you know what I mean. We often use the phrase, “culture shock” to describe the feeling of being awed…

An (Honest) Richmond: The American International University in London Review

Hey future Richmond students! If you’re considering coming to London, check out my updated eBook on everything you need to know about studying abroad in London. Feel free to e-mail me as well at girlgonelondon@gmail.com Richmond: The American International University in London was the third university I studied abroad with,…

Do they sell Little Debbie snacks in London or the UK?

Do They Sell Little Debbie Snacks in the UK

One of the first things I looked up when I moved to England was, “Do they sell Little Debbie snacks in London or the UK?” As an American who grew up on oatmeal creme pies, swiss rolls, and zebra cakes, finding these snacks seemed essential to life itself. And sadly,…

9 Shocking Differences Between American and British Grocery Stores

Whether you’re coming to the UK as an expat, study abroad student, or just for a visit, one of the must-do experiences is to visit one of the grocery stores in England to check out the differences between American and British grocery stores. I mean, firstly, they don’t even call…

23 Study Abroad in London Tips: The Ultimate Guide

Whether you’re still deciding whether or not to study abroad in London (the answer is yes) or you’re already in the capital city navigating your way through the tube and the differences between American English and British English, these study abroad in London tips are everything I think you should…

Why Every American Needs to Study Abroad in Sweden for their Master’s

Studying abroad is one of the best ways to gain confidence, change your world view, and show future employers your dedication to being a global citizen. While of course it’s an option to get your degree at home in the States, you’re seriously missing out if you don’t consider other…

Study Abroad at the University of Westminster

I’ve reviewed my past study abroad programs here and here. But I’ve yet to review the University of Westminster, the university I attended for my Master’s degree in Public Relations. A few study abroad programs offer semester partnerships with the University of Westminster, so you can still come even if…

Is the London Eye Worth It?

As the most popular tourist attraction in London, the London Eye is impossible to miss as you’re walking along the Thames. It was originally built in 2000 as the “Millennium Wheel,” though the Millennium is almost 20 years behind us now and it’s still slowly rotating over the river, steady…

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