“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” -Saint Augustine
In just 8 short days, I will be boarding an airplane for the third time in my life in preparation for a month long, 6 credit summer session at Kingston University in London, England. As a commuter to SUNY New Paltz, I have never lived on campus, but I’m so thrilled that my first time doing so will be in a city as vivacious and glamorous as London! I have yet to locate a suitcase to pack a month’s worth of clothing (which, knowing myself to be the chronic over-packer that I am, will end up being a three month’s supply of clothing) so I am beginning to feel a tad bit apprehensive about the trip, as I am also still waiting on credit cards and cord adapters to be delivered! I have a couple friends that have studied in London who have been able to answer my (many) questions about going there, but with each answered question, I have more unanswered that come to mind!
Will navigating around the city be as difficult as everyone has made it seem?
Will people really be able to spot Americans from “a mile away”?
Is there going to be a language barrier as difficult to navigate as the students in (for example) a Spanish speaking country?
My list of questions is ever growing, but it is dominated with the desire to embark on a journey quite unlike anything that I have ever done before. I’m looking forward to being inspired by a life so different from mine. I currently have a very idealistic picture of what this trip is like—though I am conscious I will be working through the classes the entirety of my stay. Taking a class on Shakespeare and being able to visit the Globe Theatre is something I did not think possible until looking into abroad programs, and I cannot believe that soon it will be my reality!!
Bridget is studying English and Creative Writing at SUNY New Paltz. She loves to write poetry and hopes that attending school in London will provide ample inspiration for her to do just that.
Does London have Boston Creme donuts?
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” -Saint Augustine
In just 8 short days, I will be boarding an airplane for the third time in my life in preparation for a month long, 6 credit summer session at Kingston University in London, England. As a commuter to SUNY New Paltz, I have never lived on campus, but I’m so thrilled that my first time doing so will be in a city as vivacious and glamorous as London! I have yet to locate a suitcase to pack a month’s worth of clothing (which, knowing myself to be the chronic over-packer that I am, will end up being a three month’s supply of clothing) so I am beginning to feel a tad bit apprehensive about the trip, as I am also still waiting on credit cards and cord adapters to be delivered! I have a couple friends that have studied in London who have been able to answer my (many) questions about going there, but with each answered question, I have more unanswered that come to mind!
My list of questions is ever growing, but it is dominated with the desire to embark on a journey quite unlike anything that I have ever done before. I’m looking forward to being inspired by a life so different from mine. I currently have a very idealistic picture of what this trip is like—though I am conscious I will be working through the classes the entirety of my stay. Taking a class on Shakespeare and being able to visit the Globe Theatre is something I did not think possible until looking into abroad programs, and I cannot believe that soon it will be my reality!!
Bridget
Bridget is studying English and Creative Writing at SUNY New Paltz. She loves to write poetry and hopes that attending school in London will provide ample inspiration for her to do just that.
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