Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London… More
Avery M. Porter
London, England 
Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London. My family and friends have commented on how much I changed in the four months I spent away from home. I have felt it myself. I believe… More
Who knew that Edinburgh, a considerably small city, would be home to over 200 different coffee shops? I remember upon my arrival to the city, it was almost comical how you could not walk for more than 5 minutes at a time without running into an adorable… More
Physically and mentally preparing to study abroad can be overwhelming. In my experience, the best way to combat any anxiety, frustration, or fear that I felt before departure was preparing as much as I possibly could. Two months into study abroad, I’ve… More
1. Choosing Where and How to Shop One aspect of London life that surprised me was all the options for grocery shopping. I am very familiar with the large chains back home in the US where I can find everything I need at once. Here in London, many… More
When I was on the flight to London, I took out my blue and pink Barbie-themed journal and wrote down my thoughts and feelings about starting my study abroad experience. I wrote, "I know that there are so many adventures ahead of me" in my messy cursive… More