Uni

Hello all! Alright so I've had my first day at week and it was the most awkward experiences of 2014 thus far.  I was called out as being foreign numerous times and sat very awkwardly knowing that people were all wondering who the heck I was. I would not relive any of those lessons again. It's alright in America because if they're a new kid nobody usually knows especially in general education courses. But not here! Going to Temple wasn't nearly this embarrassing.

Luckily, I met a few kids in each one of my classes that were nice. In my Making Magazines module (that's class), we were put in groups to talk about programmes on the BBC to create a magazine out of. I was completely clueless about nearly everything they were talking about. They were really nice about my ignorance since there is no way that I would know all the shows they were talking about.

Other than going to uni, life has been lovely. I am getting along with my flat mates very well, they're quite wonderful people. I am so glad that I get to spend this term with these hilarious kids! They've been really fun to hang out with and they've taught me loads of stuff about the UK while I've done the same about the US. In this short amount of time I feel like I've learned so much, it's only been two weeks!

Before coming here I would never think of all of the things that are different about Brits and Americans. I think that a lot of people would naturally think we're the same because we both speak English and the whole history between the two nations. We say "stove", they say "hob". We say "popsicle", they say "ice lolly". We say "sweater", they say "jumper".  Sometimes I have to rack my brain for the right word or phrase which has been interesting in a good way.

Overall I love England. If you're not already here you should come check it out, it's pretty cool. And I mean cool as in it allegedly doesn't get over 20 C/70 F here. I can dig that.