London Summer '13

This summer, I am planning to study abroad in London, United Kingdom for six weeks. My trip will begin in the middle of May and last throughout June. I visited London for the first time last summer and was instantly drawn by the culture. I found the slower-paced lifestyle quite enjoyable. My mom told me that Europeans truly know how to live, repeating my grandfathers favorite line: "They do everything in moderation." They don't drink too much, eat too much, work too much, sleep too much, but rather stick to a balance. I found that moderation suited me.

My family at Big Ben, Summer 2012.

While studying abroad in London, my goal is to live like the locals, expanding beyond the tourist destinations that made up my trip the first time around. London offers a special mix of culture: it is a blooming metropolis that has thousands of years of history behind it. I appreciate both the modern and historical sides of London, but I am especially intrigued to learn more about how society operates today differently than it does in America.

My siblings and I on the London Eye, Summer 2012

If you are interested in going abroad, there are many great, easy ways to take advantage of the opportunity. I have also found many great websites that suggest markets, neighborhoods, restaurants, and parks to spend time in that will help foreigners get a taste of what it is truly like to be a Londoner. Beyond that, I can't wait to travel to see other parts of the world for the first time! More to come on my trip to London....stay tuned!