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 for all first-time study abroad students where you stop and think to yourself, “WHAT AM I ABOUT TO DO?! THIS IS A TERRIBLE MISTAKE!” For me, the moment …
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 by a foreign culture that …
How to Overcome Culture Shock Like a Pro: Understanding the 5 Stages of Culture Shock Read More
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, they don’t currently sell Little …
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks in London or the UK? Read More
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 them “grocery stores,” they call …
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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 know about making the most …
23 Study Abroad in London Tips: The Ultimate Guide Read More
Hold your hats, because we’re about to get personal about weight loss as an expat and losing weight while traveling. For the vast majority of my teenage years and my early college years, I was probably overweight. I think I bordered on the “normal” and “overweight” BMI line, but was probably more often closer to …
