I decided to study abroad in a large city like London because I wanted to learn to be independent. And in many ways, I definitely did: I explored on my own, I cooked for myself (not very successfully or frequently, but it happened!), and I got acclimated to a new place without my usual and …
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An American Studying Modern European History in Europe – Monica Gu
From the beginning, I knew I wanted to study abroad in Europe. The plan fit well with my areas of interest at my home university: in the US, I’m majoring in history with a specialization in modern European history and in political science with a specialization in international relations.
A New Year in A New Place: My First Weeks in London – Monica Gu
I spent the night of January 1st on a flight from New York to London, ready to begin a months-long experience that I was both incredibly excited and incredibly nervous about.
Why King’s specifically? – Court Huston
King’s is an incredibly international university. For instance, my flatmates and I represent 9 countries between us with no repeats. Our kitchen is a beautiful amalgamation of smells and spices from all over the world, which is an experience I would have never had outside of London and outside of King’s.
Life in the heart of London- Court Huston
This year has been the most challenging, fun, and growth-inducing of my life thus far. I can honestly say that this is the case because I was able to jump at each of the opportunities placed in front of me.