It\u2019s been almost two months since I\u2019ve been back from the best semester of my college experience so far. I spent my first semester of junior year in London studying and interning through BU\u2019s London Internship Program. Looking back on last semester, it\u2019s crazy to think about how fast it all went, and how different it is to be home.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s actually weird to say this, but being back in America has given me more culture shock than I had when I first got to London! I quickly grew accustomed to everything that is part of London life, from saying cheers instead of thank you to co-workers to deciding to order food \u201cfor take-away\u201d at a caf\u00e9 so I wouldn\u2019t have to spend an extra pound to sit down and eat. It even took me a while to cross the street and figure out which directions cars were coming from.<\/p>\n
Even when it comes to being back at BU and taking classes, it\u2019s a bit of an adjustment from last semester. Study abroad programs are known to have easier class and work schedules than a normal semester at college, and I almost forgot what it\u2019s like to study for midterms and work on group projects. Especially with the London Internship Program, you spend the first five weeks taking two classes for four days a week, and then you spend the last eight weeks taking one class one day a week and interning the other four days. So now you might be able to understand how it\u2019s a big change going from a leisurely semester in Europe to handling four classes, my involvement in COM, being President of my sorority, finding time to do homework, and having time to catch up with friends and family. Needless to say, I\u2019m beyond thrilled to be back in Boston for another amazing semester here at BU.<\/p>\n
Going abroad is probably one of the most recommended things to do in college by those who did and did not go abroad. Some people who did will say it\u2019s the best time of your life, and some who didn\u2019t will say they regret it. Feel free to shoot me an email if you\u2019re interested in studying abroad in London.<\/p>\n
Cheers!<\/p>\n
Maria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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