When I landed in London on January 8th, 2025, I wasn’t just arriving in a new country. I was stepping into a totally unfamiliar… More
Abigail Scifres
London, England 
When I landed in London on January 8th, 2025, I wasn’t just arriving in a new country. I was stepping into a totally unfamiliar way of living. As someone who had never lived in a big city before, I didn’t know exactly what to expect from five months at… More
Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine—but I never could have predicted how much it wouldshape who I am today. As a Black American woman, and someone deeply passionate about global health,my semester at Queen Mary University of London was more… More
I am excited to reflect on all I learned and experienced during my time studying at Queen Mary University in London. However, I want to begin with a list of everything I wish I had known, or packed, before leaving for London: It’s ok to overpack (I… More
Hello, my name is Isabella Jacobs, and I studied abroad in London, England. I had a wonderful time and the opportunity to travel to so many places during my time abroad. Traveling to places you've never been—especially in countries where you don't speak… More
Before I boarded my flight to London, I thought I was completely prepared. My suitcase stuffed (overstuffed, actually), my notes app filled with places I wanted to visit, and I had a basic idea of how I planned to balance my schoolwork, traveling and… More