Student experiences written by outbound and inbound King's study abroad students
I’d heard the cliché numerous times before heading on a plane out of JFK Airport: “London is just like New York City!” Many of my friends were going abroad to countries with vastly different languages, school systems, customs, and ways of life; I was going to a place that was basically the same as the …
Continue reading “Living London: Terrific Tales and Divine Dines – Zoe Kaplan”
One of the reasons I chose King’s College was for its Shakespeare’s London course. I have loved Shakespeare since I first performed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a fourth grader.
I love London for many reasons. Public transportation is cleaner and more hi-tech than in New York, so traversing the city is surprisingly easy (not at all a sticking point of culture shock). The pace matches that of Manhattan – which, to many, may seem frightening – yet the atmosphere is one of interconnected neighborhoods, …
Continue reading “On Food: An Unexpected Treat – Jack Josephy”
There are countless reasons why I would recommend studying abroad at King’s; the university itself offers great academic opportunities and London is a wonderful city.
My decision to study abroad at King’s College was a multi-faceted one and was heavily tied to the uni’s wide array of classes, societies, and clubs. As an American Culture Studies major, I knew that I wanted to take advantage of learning about American culture in a new environment to broaden my viewpoint beyond an …
Continue reading “Academic benefits of studying at King’s College London – Elizabeth Franclemont”
