Author: twright
Teddy Bilodeau: Post 1
Teddy BilodeauProvider: IES Vienna, Austria2023 Spring One of the driving factors that led me to study abroad was stepping outside of my comfort zone. I knew no one in my program, or whom would be studying on Vienna for that matter. I would have no other option than to go out of my way and have conversations with complete strangers, hopefully meeting some friends along the way. Fortunately, I have met some life-long friends so far, which reminds me of my freshman year at Hampden-Sydney where I found myself in the same position. Studying abroad has always been appealing to […]
Spring 2023
STAY TUNED! The following students will be heading to their study abroad locations soon and will blog for us this semester. TEDDY BILODEAUIES Center & Wien UniversityVienna, AustriaProvider: IES COLTON CHAPMANUniversity of SydneySydney, AustraliaProvider: IFSA JONATHAN PERSONAIFS Global Education CenterRome, ItalyProvider: AIFS JAKE PORTERLondon School of Economics & Political ScienceLondon, EnglandProvider: LSE
Jake Porter: Post 3
Jake PorterProvider: LSELondon, England2022/23 Year Abroad People dress differently in London. Almost everyone wears business casual or formal attire. London is a fashionable city; however, the cold and windy weather certainly encourages long pants and large coats. I haven’t changed the way I dress other than wearing pants and a jacket more often. People dress the way I expected them to. Attire is like New York City with very few colors being worn. People in London work diligently while remembering to enjoy life throughout the week. I have significantly more time freedom in London than at Hampden-Sydney. Attendance is taken […]