Tag: London
Museum of the Week
As the strikes are still on-going at Queen Mary this week, I did not go with my class to a museum. I did however go with a friend to the Science Museum! On a rainy day there really is nothing better than walking into a free museum. Located in the museum hub that is South ...
Exploring London Neighborhoods, Shoreditch
London is home to many different neighborhoods, each with its own unique identity. So far one of my favorite places to go, day or night is Shoreditch. Now Shoreditch is what one may call a hipster hub of some sort. Complete with coffee shops most millenials would enjoy, and old shipping containers turned into shops, ...
60 Degrees and Sunny, a Weekend Away in Malta
During my study abroad experience I’ve been lucky enough to take some of my weekends to travel around Europe. So far I’ve been able to experience a great mix of what Europe has to offer. I’ve found myself in city life in Amsterdam, in the skiing world of the French Alps and most recently the ...
Museum of the Week
Even though I did not actually have museum class this week because of the strike, I decided to go on ahead and go the museum by myself! This weeks museum was The Tate Britain. The Tate Britain is a museum dedicated to artists from England and the work they have created. The museum is set ...
Queen Mary Staff on Strike
Academically, this has been a very easy week for me, for my professors have been on strike. This strike has been a long time coming with poster hanging all over campus since I arrived in January. The professors who are striking at Queen Mary are part of the University and College Union, which called the ...
Getting to the Airport is Hard
No doubt in my mind, getting to and from the airports in London is the hardest part of traveling. Being abroad in Europe you always hear about how easy it is to get from London to Europe, and that’s true, it is very easy once you get on the plane. But I have found that getting ...
Your Handy Dandy Guide to London
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. London is or is top three of one of the most iconic cities in the world. The centuries old history of Westminster, the hipster vibe of Camden, and the shopping center of Oxford Circus London ...
Museum of the Week
Hello again and welcome to the fourth installment of Museum of the Week! This week I was back in South Kensington at The Victoria and Albert Museum, more widely known as the V&A. The V&A is the worlds largest museum of decorative arts and design. It has over 4.5 million objects and was founded in ...
Museum of the Week
On this episode of Museum of the Week, I went to what I believe to be one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen, The Natural History Museum! Located in the heart of South Kensington, The Natural History Museum is the perfect place for anyone of any age to visit and enjoy. The minute ...
Comfy, Cozy, Culture Shock
So I’ve been in London for about three weeks now, and the entire time has felt unreal. IÂ feel like I’ve been exploring a whole new world, even London is a bit similar to the United States. I’ve been having an amazing time and then all of a sudden, boom, culture shock. It hit me ...
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