My Time In London
From August to December of 2015, I had the best time of my life! I was studying abroad in London, exploring the UK and Europe, meeting some amazing people, and living the dream. I couldn’t have asked for anything more and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to start my senior year in college.
If you’ve read about my blog post a while ago on culture shock, which I will link here if you’d like to read that first, you’ll know that my time in London wasn’t all smooth sailing and easy. For a little bit in the beginning, it was ignorant bliss. As time went on, and that culture shock hit me, it was a struggle to get past it and focus on the bigger picture.
With some help and time, I was able to overcome my culture shock and live my life in London! I was able to visit so many places, both in England and out of it, see a variety of things, and participate in activities!
My friends and I randomly stumbled upon the movie premier for Spectre, we stumbled upon the red carpet for the Steve Jobs movie where we saw the actors, we took random walks and adventures in London and found some amazing places.
We went to Harrods, to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, found an American grocery store to ease our homesickness, and explored the vast array of shops and locations London had to offer. I learned first hand how early things close in London, how different the food was, how overall beautiful and diverse the city was.
Although I faced some hard times where I had panic attacks, a roommate that wasn’t so great, had no money because my credit cards were maxed out, I was still able to overcome my obstacles and enjoy what was happening in London. I wouldn’t trade in my time in London, no matter how depressed or broke I was, for anything in the world! London will always have a special place in my heart and I am grateful I had the opportunity to live there for a short time.
We’ll meet again very soon, London, until next time!
Great post! Thank you for sharing! I love going to London!
Thank you, hopefully we can travel to London next year!
I’m only 70 miles from London if you ever want to come back
Thanks! Hopefully next year I can travel to London!
Aw so nice to look back on your time studying abroad in London. I studied abroad in Amsterdam and absolutely loved it. London was actually my first choice, as it’s one of my favourite cities, but I had a great experience in Amsterdam and, like you, wouldn’t trade it!
That’s awesome, thank you for sharing! I’d love to go to Amsterdam!
London is such an amazing city. Definitely one of my favourites!
It is an amazing city!
Oh it seems like you had such a great time ❤️ London is one of my favorite cities, I really miss visiting it 😌
Thank you, I miss it too!
London has a special place in my heart too: I will never forget exploring the parks and museums with my eldest son when he was little. It is a truly great city!
It’s an amazing city and I hope I can visit again soon!
This is so awesome. I feel like studying/working abroad is such a great experience to have. You can learn so much!
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Absolutely!
London is my favorite please in the world honestly
Same here!
I absolutely love London. I was born and raised there but eventually ended up moving out of the city. Whenever I go and visit it still feels like home x
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That’s the best when you travel back and it feels like home. I feel the same way when I visit New York (originally from there) from Pennsylvania
London is a fab city – did you try any of the restaurants on Brick Lane? X
It is, and I don’t believe so. But I’ll try a few when I return!
Sounds like you had a great time in London despite the few obstacles!
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Super explanation.
Thank you!
Love London!
It’s such an amazing city!
Good post enjoyed reading it you got me to dream a little right there. This sounds as a wonderful experience you actually got me interested to see the city some day .
Thank you, I hope you make it to London one day! It’s such an amazing city
London is a great city. I agree that culture shock is guaranteed at the first trip!
I love London 💕
London is amazing!
So much to do… have a lovely day Jojo. Dinner time here! Children just up to bed… phew 😅
Thank you!
Those lights in the end sure look amazing!
They are and I miss them so much!! Thanks for reading!
You’re very welcome.