In the summer of 2016, I studied abroad in London. It gave me the opportunity to immerse myself into a different culture. I got to experience what living in London was like over the course of a summer semester, which allowed me to get to know other students from around the world who were interested in some of the same things I was. It also granted me the opportunity to get to know England better, from seeing the London Eye to having tea on the Thames to taking a trip to Harlaxton Manor, and many other experiences I would never have had without study abroad. Harlaxton Manor was an incredibly cool trip I took while in England, as it was an old manor house with secret passages and a rich history. I loved the opportunities I had to discover new information and experience new places. I also visited Seaham, a beach town in northern England, which allowed for a different view of the country than just city life. Our trip to Seaham was two train rides away from London. We were able to talk to people on the train to help us get to our destination, while also learning about the culture of the northern Great Britain. Developing that connection was a fun and rewarding experience because we did learn about these people and their life experiences.  

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I spent the month of July in London, while I took the class Photographing the City: London, which was 200 hours, and truly allowed for me to travel around London and experience all the rich history to be seen. It was four weeks total, which allowed ample time to experience London and learn some of the cultural differences between the US and UK. One that struck me as particularly odd was the lack of ice, even though it was a hot summer.