Hey everyone!
This is my first post and I am excited to type this from my dorm in South Kensington, London! I am so blessed to be in such a beautiful environment. The architecture of the homes and embassies are beautiful, the restaurants are charming, and the park is straight out of a painting! The area is an amalgamation of preppy Georgetown, fancy NYC housing near Central Park, and pretty French neighborhoods.
I am studying at FIE (Foundation for International Education) for three months through Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions. My housing is called Metrogate and is a minute's walk from Imperial College (the "MIT" of England). Although there is no partnership between FIE and Imperial that can be likened to that of Columbia and Barnard, we still have full access to the student union. Essentially, this means that if I am looking for a brainy, sophisticated mathematician who can teach me how to (not dougie) play chess, then I can head down to the Imperial Bar and Dance Club. Additionally, I can show off my stellar badminton skills with the Badminton Club and pretend to be in Glee with the a capella groups here.
In five days, my group and I have accomplished so much. We toured London and South Kensington, visiting Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Westminster, The Royal Albert Hall, and other places of interest. The first thing I did when I arrived on Thursday morning was grab some fish and chips at Gloucester Arms! They are to die for! I will never ask what the fish is dipped in (beer, lard, etc.)....I believe it's better left unsaid. Word of advice: if you are struggling to pronounce the word "Gloucester Road" properly, think of the word "Foster" (the only remaining brewery in London)...they rhyme!
That's all for now! I will post soon about my first day of classes....which was incredible!
This is my first post and I am excited to type this from my dorm in South Kensington, London! I am so blessed to be in such a beautiful environment. The architecture of the homes and embassies are beautiful, the restaurants are charming, and the park is straight out of a painting! The area is an amalgamation of preppy Georgetown, fancy NYC housing near Central Park, and pretty French neighborhoods.
I am studying at FIE (Foundation for International Education) for three months through Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions. My housing is called Metrogate and is a minute's walk from Imperial College (the "MIT" of England). Although there is no partnership between FIE and Imperial that can be likened to that of Columbia and Barnard, we still have full access to the student union. Essentially, this means that if I am looking for a brainy, sophisticated mathematician who can teach me how to (not dougie) play chess, then I can head down to the Imperial Bar and Dance Club. Additionally, I can show off my stellar badminton skills with the Badminton Club and pretend to be in Glee with the a capella groups here.
In five days, my group and I have accomplished so much. We toured London and South Kensington, visiting Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Westminster, The Royal Albert Hall, and other places of interest. The first thing I did when I arrived on Thursday morning was grab some fish and chips at Gloucester Arms! They are to die for! I will never ask what the fish is dipped in (beer, lard, etc.)....I believe it's better left unsaid. Word of advice: if you are struggling to pronounce the word "Gloucester Road" properly, think of the word "Foster" (the only remaining brewery in London)...they rhyme!
That's all for now! I will post soon about my first day of classes....which was incredible!
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