tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50689747999864522272024-03-05T14:42:46.106-05:00Travel. Learn. Love.This is my story as I travel the world, learn new things, and fall in love. TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-10929352571162920282013-05-17T06:03:00.000-04:002013-05-17T06:03:50.270-04:00Reflect
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was asked to write a reflection of my journey and experience studying abroad. I believe I set out to do the program to find myself, discover who I am and what I believe in- by seeing how others live and different cultures around the world. Throughout my life so far I have traveled around the USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Virgin Islands, but never to Europe. I was so grateful to have this opportunity to go somewhere different, where I could experience things outside my comfort zone and se how I would react and adapt to them. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Denis Waitley once said, “A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown.” I have always had a strong vision for my future and I can say after this program my vision has never been more clear. There is alway something scary about going into the unknown, but I have learned once you take that leap into it you come out learning and knowing much more. I have enjoyed seeing a different way of education, teaching, and interacting with others. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seeing how people are in the UK v the US is interesting. I have definitely seen a difference in people and personalities. In a vague and general statement, I feel people in the UK can take “banter” and do not overcompensate in complements or stating appreciation, yet they treat everyone and their mother’s -best friend's - brother-in-law- with respect and care. Whereas Americans can come off as rude and brash yet are not meaning to be, they are just being more to the point. It was interesting adapting to the difference in way people act, but I know it has taught me to take sarcasm in a different light and truly appreciate when a great deed is done. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Studying fashion and business you are told what a true innovator is, what luxury is, fashion, style, grace, elegance, success, etc... but through this experience I have been able to formulate my own opinions and definitions for several things. Being and living in a different culture and society has let me blend ideas and ideologies to become more of an innovator and risk taker in my personal and professional life. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This all went by way too fast. I have really learned to live in the moment and stop worrying about what is next. I know that the only thing I can control is the here and now and I must appreciate every minute of it. I have always been one to think for myself, aloud. As Coco Chanel once said ”The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” One thing I that has become much more clear to me is that I have a strong personality, that one day will be great in an board room and as a leader of a company. In addition I can really hear and listen to what others are saying without bias, by doing that it allows a successful and progressive conversation to formulate. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I would highly recommend this program for those ready to take on the unknown. In order to do this successfully I believe you need to be strong, independent, determined, and extremely hard working. This program is not easy. It is a lot of independent work and many people trust you will figure it all out on your own. When it is all said and done you discover how to do things and will come out a more mature person, ready to take on whatever life throughs at you. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bellow are some of my favorite moments of the semester and experiences I had... </span></span></div>
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-34212674991606385322013-04-29T07:33:00.002-04:002013-04-29T08:13:21.368-04:00“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0uOS-6JxI6MLcA_TXF7jF_buWJNmQ8EHOMZehVgax3dH-mktyUYIUMuV374pvS91xaG-OS3rbjZJjnckRU2gQzXVxUVbAWz1CSCDZEx7qjy_JiWOZgYvFkWnJc-Gnm0pOJQ6L5D9_Go/s1600/rome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0uOS-6JxI6MLcA_TXF7jF_buWJNmQ8EHOMZehVgax3dH-mktyUYIUMuV374pvS91xaG-OS3rbjZJjnckRU2gQzXVxUVbAWz1CSCDZEx7qjy_JiWOZgYvFkWnJc-Gnm0pOJQ6L5D9_Go/s400/rome.jpg" width="400" /></a><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Recently I went to Rome with my friend Laura. I saw (all the sights), I </span>battled<span style="font-family: inherit;"> (where to eat), and I conquered (all the shopping). It was such a great </span>experience<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I loved being able</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to see where history was made. Rome is like no other city I have seen before. The buildings and </span>ancient ruins are breathtaking. I had to remember to put my camera down and enjoy the moment. Food in Rome is fresh and delicious. <span style="font-family: inherit;">The </span>language<span style="font-family: inherit;"> was hard to understand but the people are helpful and are willing to take time to </span>explain<span style="font-family: inherit;"> things to tourest, like directions. Below is a list of things I </span>recommend<span style="font-family: inherit;"> on your trip to Rome...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s2">✩Spanish Steps- Piazza di Spagna✩</span><span class="s3"> The Pantheon</span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3"> Piazza Navona</span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3"> Fontana dei Trevi </span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3">Vatican City</span><span class="s2"> ✩</span><span class="s3"> </span><span class="s4">The Piazza Venezia</span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s4"> </span><span class="s3">Basilica Uipia (Forum of Trajan)</span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3">Constantinès Basilica</span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3">Forum Romano (Roman Forum)</span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3"> Palatino (Palatine Hill) </span><span class="s2">✩</span><span class="s3">Colosseum </span><span class="s2">✩Sinagoga✩Shopping✩</span></span></div>
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-60859926242803894112013-04-20T08:23:00.001-04:002013-04-29T08:13:34.523-04:00Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">School is winding down and I only have one exam left. I decided to get out of London and travel. My first stop was Paris. It was amazing. I love exploring another city and seeing how others live. It was really interesting to be somewhere where the main language is not English, but it was not to hard to adapt to it. Here are some recommendations...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">La Terrasse du 7ème (by the </span><span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">Tour Eiffel)</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Angelina (by <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">Musée du </span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">Louvre)</em></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>L'as du Falafel</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Renoma Cafe (by <em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">Arc de Triomphe) </em></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Laduree (by <em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">Arc de Triomphe)</em></b></span><br />
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<br />TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-76215227645451360292013-02-02T07:36:00.002-05:002013-04-29T08:14:13.319-04:00Valentino<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have recently started making a list of things I have done so far in London. I have realized how fortunate I am to have this opportunity, that many others do not get. I have also started to make a list of places I want to go while I am here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have completed my first official week of school and my internship. School was great. It was interesting to see how it works in a different country. My grade is based off of one paper and one group project for each class. I am taking London Fashion, Commercial Skills, and Luxury Brand Management. All of my classes seem like topics I will enjoy. I am ready to start learning more in depth about each of them. The class size on average is 45 people, and coming from FIT that is really big. In two of my modules I have 2 teachers per class. It is a lot different from school in the States. School is more relaxed and the teachers depend on you to get the work done on your own time, all you do is turn it in at the end of the semester. I like independent learning, it allows you to research more of what you are interested in, rather than what the teacher tells you to do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Working at Paper has been a dream so far. I love the people I work with and the company. It is absolutely amazing to see every aspect of developing a new brand. I am excited to participate in fashion week. Paper will be showing at New York, London, and Paris. All the people I work with are young and well rounded in the fashion industry. It is great having a boss willing to share her knowledge with you. I hope to work in the high-end market when I graduate, so Paper is a perfect fit for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This weekend the weather has been freezing and snowy. People do not handle snow well here, almost everything shuts down. I got to see the <a href="http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/">London Science Museum</a> and the <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/">V&A </a>. The Science Museum had a cool exhibit called <span style="line-height: 1.05em;"><a href="http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/galleries/energy_fuelling_the_future.aspx">Energy: fuelling the future</a>. The V&A had a wonderful <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/f/fashion/">Fashion Exhibit</a>. </span></span><br />
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-30932964959059428342013-01-11T06:16:00.004-05:002013-04-29T08:14:35.347-04:00Orientation<span style="font-family: inherit;">Orientation at Westminster is much different than how it was my first year at FIT. It was only 1.5 days long and finished with a cruise around London. It covered the basics of school and answered our questions. The cruise was a great way to meet new people and to see London. After the cruise my friends and I went to a place called Fischer's Hell around the corner. It was nice to have a night out in London and hang with locals. We all came to the conclusion that the people here are much nicer than the people in New York. They invited us to come to there table and told us all the cool places to go in London. We all had a great night. </span><br />
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<br />TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-19676751312120883632013-01-07T15:40:00.001-05:002013-04-29T08:14:57.059-04:00London Calling!<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am finally moved in to my new place! I absolutely love the city of London! On Saturday I started my journey from Manchester to London. It took 3.5 hours in the car. I moved all my things in and set up my room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sunday I explored the city. London is amazing! Liam showed me around. We went to <span class="fbPhotoTagListTag withTagItem tagItem" style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">The Houses of Parliament, saw Big Ben, the London Eye, 10 Downing Street, </span>Trafalgar Square, <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"> </span><span class="fbPhotoTagListTag withTagItem tagItem" style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">Buckingham Palace, Leicester Square, and Camden Town</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">. I got to ride on a double decker bus. It was a great getting to live like a tourest and </span><span style="line-height: 17.96666717529297px;">experiencing</span><span style="line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"> all different things around the city. I am looking forward to doing many more things around London. </span></span></span><br />
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<br />TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-21872055907599009432013-01-03T14:21:00.000-05:002013-04-29T08:15:07.435-04:00Manchester<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I explored the city of Manchester. It was so fun! I went with Liam and we walked around the stores and he showed me the local attractions. It was raining hard all day, but I wanted to be a real British person so I toughed it out. We ate "dinner" lunch at <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21.75px;"><a href="http://www.latasca.com/">La Tasca</a>. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.75px;">It has yummy</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21.75px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">authentic Spanish tapas</span>. Parts of downtown reminded me of SoHo in New York. C</span>obblestone lined the streets and some of the stores even have doors in Soho. I really enjoyed being back in a city environment. I had a great day and a great tour guide!<br />
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So far my time in the UK has been unbelievable! I had my first Christmas with my boyfriend and his family. It was amazing. His family is so welcoming and they make me feel like I am right at home. I am so lucky to have them while I am here. They made my first Christmas unforgettable. I felt like one of the little kids you see in a movie on Christmas morning running down the stairs. Since I do not celebrate Christmas back at home I could not tell you many differences between it USA and UK style. Something different they do in the UK is called <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/boxing-day">boxing day</a>. Boxing day is kinda like "black friday".<br />
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I am almost back on a normal sleep schedule. The first day I got here I was exhausted I tried to stay up as late as I could to got to bed at a normal hour so I could have a normal sleep pattern. I still wake up or get tired at random hours. Overall, adjusting to the time difference is not so bad.<br />
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The food is really different here. For starters the chocolate is amazing. I do not think I could ever go back to eating American chocolate. They eat a lot of meat and do not have the same brands of food. Chips are a major thing here aka really good fries. We had Chinese for dinner one night and they even came with the meal. The nutritional facts are written differently. Everywhere I go I see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mince_pie">Mince pie</a>... something I have yet to try.<br />
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Life in the UK is easier than American life in some ways. The tax is already added in to the price of an item at the store, so when you go to pay you don't pay more then what it says on the ticket. At the movies, you choose your seat when you buy the tickets. You do not have to show up to the theater early to get good seats.<br />
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I am still adjusting to the money here, they use a lot of coins and not bills. I still do not know which way to look when crossing the road and sometimes walk to the drivers seat thinking it is the passenger side. Across-the-board these last few days have been somewhat surreal, exciting, and thrilling. I look forward to what is to come. <br />
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-43246513085652024472012-12-16T08:55:00.002-05:002013-04-29T08:15:31.058-04:00I am Ready!<span style="font-family: inherit;">A week from today I will be starting my trip to the UK...first stop before UWM is... Manchester. I spent these past few days packing my suitcases, moving out of my apartment, and putting my things into storage. I am eager to see what is to come during my time in England!</span><br />
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<br />TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-88547737260432301272012-12-12T12:02:00.000-05:002013-04-29T08:15:48.463-04:00Q&A #8 VISA<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Q: </b>What has been the hardest part when it comes to preparing to go abroad?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>A:</b> Getting a Visa. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Honestly, <a href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/">getting a visa</a> has been the hardest part of this whole process. I have talked to several other people who have done this and they all agree. You need a <a href="http://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/advice-and-visas/visas/confirmation-of-acceptance-of-studies-cas">CAS number</a> to obtain the visa for this program that does not come until really late in the process. No one is really there to help to get it or to call with questions you may have. The study abroad office will answer you questions to the best of their knowledge, but since rules about getting a visa change so often they may not be up to speed with the right answers. It is really confusing if you talk to different people too because they all give you different information and you dont know who to listen to. It is important you check <a href="http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/other-locations/ny/news/ukba-news/">processing times</a> of your local embassy before you do the application. You may need to rush it or make an appointment and do it in person. I did the normal visa application and everyone told me it would be fine, but I got an email from the embassy saying they were delayed because of Sandy. I then had to go to the embassy and talk to someone. Eventually, I ended up paying extra to rush it. Make sure when you check processing times before you choose what application to do you also look at the date the processing times were posted. A natural disaster, like Sandy, can changes them in an instant. Get help with your visa. Make sure you have all the proper paperwork done before you submit it. Be familiar with the rules. Be prepared to be independent throughout this process. </span><br />
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<br />TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-31049237683505573892012-12-10T12:00:00.000-05:002013-04-29T08:15:55.949-04:00Q&A #7 Lets Talk... Influential USA Fashion Blogs <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Q:</b>What blogs do you read/ what fashion blogs do you think are influential? </span><b>A: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is my list. Check them out. I think they are pretty great! </span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Beautiful Mess</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Man Repeller</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.businessoffashion.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Business of Fashion</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bryanboy.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bryan Boy</span></span></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.mrblasberg.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mr.Blasberg</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Cut</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Sartorialist</span></span></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://intothegloss.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Into The Gloss</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fab Sugar</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cupcakes and Cashmere</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://becauseimaddicted.net/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Because I’m Addicted</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://honestlywtf.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Honestly WTF</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theglamourai.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Glamourai</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wheredidugetthat.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Where did u Get That</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://styledefinednyc.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Style Defined NYC</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://fashionista.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fashionista</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://jakandjil.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jack and Jill</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hanneli.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hanneli</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://michellephan.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Michelle Phan</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Red Carpet Fashion Awards</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shefinds.com/"><span class="s3"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She Finds</span></span></a></li>
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-34211175424646362972012-12-03T09:10:00.000-05:002013-04-29T08:16:03.497-04:00London Lingo for Dummies- By: Meaghan C.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF10tdrWz_nMfObzZyvdeTcKGS-yOHL7VYRLqWA6PsOZ67MOQ4X4Ls4G78saTPmGDkK7mqnJEeiZU5QZw7oAvLUe8KH8W4-skluJK9YZXsRH9jQ5LKjTQZvJCIcYtF52mYOu0Uq39N8Ys/s1600/If-I-Had-a-British-Accent.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF10tdrWz_nMfObzZyvdeTcKGS-yOHL7VYRLqWA6PsOZ67MOQ4X4Ls4G78saTPmGDkK7mqnJEeiZU5QZw7oAvLUe8KH8W4-skluJK9YZXsRH9jQ5LKjTQZvJCIcYtF52mYOu0Uq39N8Ys/s1600/If-I-Had-a-British-Accent.png" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Meaghan has been an angel on helping me prepare for London. She has formulated a list for all of the people going to check out. Go ahead and read them... you may giggle, but they are words/things you should know before departure. THANK YOU MEAGHAN!!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Alright?” – Hey, How are you?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Cheers” – Thank You</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“My/Me Gaff” - My Home</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Flat” – Apartment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Footie” – Soccer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Tube” – The Subway</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Bin” – The Garbage Can</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Rubbish” - Trash</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Loo” – The Bathroom</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Lift” – The Elevator</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Jumper” – A Sweater</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Que” – The Line</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Till” – The Checkout Counter</span> </li>
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<b>Adjectives</b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Cheeky” – Naughty or Scandalous</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Knackered” – Exhausted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“ She looks Hanging” – Unattractive</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“This morning I was Hanging” – You were hung-over</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Fit” – Good-looking</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“This shirt looks Rammel” – Gross</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Wow those shoes smell Rank” - Awful</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Dodgey” – Sketchy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Gutted” – Bummed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Naff” – Uncool</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Pissed” – Drunk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Posh” – High Class</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Sweeties” – Candy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Biscuits” – Cookies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Fizzy Drink” – Soda</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Crips” – Potato Chips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Chips” – French Fries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Jacket Potato” – Baked Potato</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Bevvy” or “Tinney” – a Beer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Pint of Cider” – When you are getting on tap ask for a “pint” of whatever you are drinking, they will try to give you a bottle and charge extra.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Fag” or “Chief” – Cigarette</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Baccy” – Tobacco</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Straight” – A pre-rolled cigarette</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“That’s Bollacks” – Technically means balls, but used to describe something that seems to be crap</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“To pull a girl” – To chat up a girl, usually get a kiss as well</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Have a do” –To party</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">“Snog” – To Kiss</span> </li>
<li>“Wanker” or “Baghead” or “Tosser” or “Twat” or “Yanke”– You’re being insulted</li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Top 10 Things You Must Try</b><br />1. Fish and Chips from any Pub, the more local the spot the better<br />2. Strongbow and/or Bulmers hard cider<br />3. “Cider and Black” - order at the bar, it’s cider poured into a pint glass over<br />a bit of black current, which makes it a bit sweeter.<br />4. Pimms - their version of a spiked lemonade, order at a restaurant<br />5. Nando’s – it’s a chain restaurant, cheap filling meal with the best sauces<br />ever. Students live there.<br />6. “Peri Peri Chips” – you can get them most places but its this salt infused<br />with spices that they put on fries.<br />7. Curry – they have the best Indian cuisine<br />8. Pizza Express – also a chain, pretty cheap, but the best pizza you will find<br />besides Dominos.<br />9. Weatherspoon’s – it’s a chain pub that are EVERYWHERE, the food is all<br />right but its good, cheap drinks.<br />10.Crisps – Walk into a Tesco or Sainsbury’s (grocery stores) and try different<br />bags of chips they have the craziest flavors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finding an internship in a foreign country is not an easy task, especially when you have high standards of the type of company you want to work for. Well, I found the perfect company to work for... <a href="http://www.paperlondon.com/" target="_blank">PAPER London</a>. I contacted one of the <a href="http://www.paperlondon.com/about" target="_blank">founders of PAPER</a> and after a few emails back and forth & a Skype interview, I got the position! I am so excited to announce I will be interning with <a href="http://www.paperlondon.com/coats" target="_blank">PAPER</a>. </span>I am humbled to get a positon at this company. <span style="font-family: inherit;">The angular shapes and use of color in their garments is outstanding. PAPER creates high-fashioned garments for the high powered, confident, fashion-forward women of society. PAPER recently has been worn by </span><a href="http://www.paperlondon.com/ppr/news/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;">Catt Sadler from E! News</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"> </span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://pippa-middleton.co.uk/tennis-us-open/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Pippa <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">Middleton</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. PAPER founders </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Philippa Thackeray and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Kelly Townsend </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">have now been featured in major publications such as, </span><a href="http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/executive-decisions-two-lawyers-trade-the-office-for-the-fashion-atelier/#1" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Vogue</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I cannot wait for my first day of work at PAPER!</span><br />
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/oxford_street.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Oxford Street & Tottenham Court Road:</a></b> London's main shopping street is a one-stop destination for British High Street names. Tottenham Court Road is best shopped for big box interiors and technology retailers.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/mayfair.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Mayfair:</a></b> For high-end bespoke tailoring, heritage brands, edgy designer boutiques shop the Mount Street/ Saville Row are. Big designer and mid-market flagships are concentrated around Regent Street and New Bond Street.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/marylebone_high_street.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Marylebone High Street:</a></b> A village atmosphere in the heart of the city; Marylebone is crammed with independent boutiques, interiors stores, pleasant cafes and top notch restaurants.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/knightsbridge.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Knightsbridge & the Brompton Quarter: </b></a>Aside from two iconic department stores - Harvey Nichols and Harrods - the appeal of this area is broadening, with a growing number of design and interiors stores popping up in the Brompton Quarter, and impressive stores from H&M and Topshop on Brompton Road.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/knightsbridge1/maps_tools_links.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Sloane Street: </a></b>International designer flagship stores, luxury jewellers and the chance of spotting minor aristocracy</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/kings_road.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">King's Road:</a></b> Home of the original Sloaney pony, King's Road is a mix of mid-to-high end flagships, the Shop at Bluebird concept store, the Saatchi Gallery and plenty of chi chi bars</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/soho_carnaby.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Soho & Carnaby:</a></b> The best area in Central London to shop for youth, denim and streetwear brands.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/covent_garden.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Covent Garden:</a></b> This tourist hotspot has become a mid-market shopping destination; pretty boutiques line the Seven Dials while closer to the Piazza, aside from lots of street theatre, you'll also find a host of international flagships.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/notting_hill.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Notting Hill:</a></b> Part upmarket residential haven, part retail hot spot - Notting Hill is packed with boutiques, specialist shops, antiques stores and the world-famous Portobello Market</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/hackney.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Hackney:</a></b> You need to go further east than Brick Lane these days to follow London's fashion pack; Hackney and Dalston are now the favoured neighbourhoods of young designers and artists who come here for the weekend markets, vintage stores, cafes, bars and galleries</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/shoreditch.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Shoreditch:</a></b> Gentrification has swept through what was once the enclave of London's young creative scene; while there are still independent boutiques and vintage stores representing this market, there are now more mid-market brands, restaurants, bars and niche interiors stores appealing to a higher-earning bracket</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/camden.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Camden:</a></b> Grungey, alternative north London hot spot, which will forever be known for it's plethora of Gothic/ Punk fashion stores and sprawling market in a former horse stables</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/Islington.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Islington:</a></b> A contrast to it's North London neighbour, Islington has a much more refined vibe, with up-market boutiques, niche vintage boutiques, great restaurants, and lots of bars.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 26.366666793823242px 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://libproxy.fitsuny.edu:2269/content/report/City_by_City/Europe/London/new_london_guide/bloomsbury.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1969b0; margin: 0px -2px; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Bloomsbury:</a> </b>Lambs Conduit Street is growing into one of the must-shop destinations in London; while Bloomsbury's renowned museums and sense of history never fail to inspire.</span></li>
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-20549646217958322702012-10-24T13:00:00.000-04:002013-04-29T08:19:18.959-04:00Q&A #3<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Harrow-On-The-Hill_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" id="il_fi" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Harrow-On-The-Hill_2.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Q</b>: What do you picture the English town of Harrow to be like? Is it close to London?</span><br />
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TickledChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260341345067039158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068974799986452227.post-38965091354601555082012-10-18T11:53:00.000-04:002013-04-29T08:19:36.810-04:00Advice from a Veteran<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQEY10NrZKZSaejibMjY5h-zit01VYCPZuS-5B25Fd4WM7oMScKcerU4od1VzvYoJh8SvLqbXtWaElzyWgTtTzBF34-qHAsHzs5wEJv1yX4_1eqFgu52WW_OmE9JX1-o3vQ7tBUxL3bRM/s1600/sc4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQEY10NrZKZSaejibMjY5h-zit01VYCPZuS-5B25Fd4WM7oMScKcerU4od1VzvYoJh8SvLqbXtWaElzyWgTtTzBF34-qHAsHzs5wEJv1yX4_1eqFgu52WW_OmE9JX1-o3vQ7tBUxL3bRM/s200/sc4.jpg" width="181" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">I connected with Meaghan during math class and she has become an angel! Meaghan went to the <a href="http://university%20of%20westminster/">University of Westminster</a> last year and told me she had no one to prepare her before she went. Luckily,I have had the opportunity to talk to Meaghan about her <a href="http://www.fitnyc.edu/3253.asp">experience</a>. She has provided me with a list of tips and tricks that may help those of you going in the future... I know they sure have helped me better prepare! </span><br />
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Tights were a lifesaver when it came to making outfits day->night so bring a few pairs if that is your kinda thing. Bring a few going out dresses but don't over do it, their pub/bar/club wear is more casual than you think and you wont wear it or you'll be a bit overdressed. </span></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">Stock up on your makeup and toiletries before you go. They are going to be more expensive there and especially deodorant they don’t sell in stick only aerosol cans so if you have particular products you use bring those. </span></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">You will have an option to buy a bedding package and a kitchen package. I got both. I would definitely suggest investing in the kitchen one. They give you anything you would want or need to make food. It is delivered right to your room and is there when you move in. It saves the stress, spending money, and having to search and then lug pots and pans from different shops back to you room. As for the bedding, you can do that if you like, but they aren't the greatest of quality. You can get affordable bedding/pillows at the Sainsbery’s (place you get your groceries) and they will be better quality. I would suggest bringing either a duvet cover or a quilt or something to put on your bed to make it feel more at home because the rooms, like most dorms, are standard and ugly. You have your own bathroom with toilet and shower in your room (you have no idea how great it really is) so you don’t have to worry about anyone touching your stuff. </span></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><b>WHAT I WISH I KNEW:</b></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">Tip #1 would be make friends with your flatmates because they will clue you in on all the cool places to go. They are going to be a lot younger than you (17-18-19) because only first year students are allowed to live in the halls. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">Tip #2 is go to the campus bars. There are 2 the SU (sometimes called the Undercroft, but rarely) and Area 51 which was decent. Monday nights is student night to go out, and they go hard. It's in walking distance from the dorm and its cheap drinks and a great time if you are down to get drunk. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">Tip #3 is dont be afraid to mingle and talk to randoms. When it comes to strangers its nothing like NY. They are very friendly and when it comes to hanging out, central london, what to order at the bar, how to pay properly etc. they have no problem helping you out. And they love to hear the accent and the fact that we are clueless, so they wont mind it. Sainsbery's is the grocery store that everyone shops at. Its in walking distance (kinda like from FIT to Kaufman). They sell reusable bags. Buy them! or bring your own, you will thank yourself when having to lug you stuff back to the halls, especially cause its always raining. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">Tip #4 is enjoy the boy’s accents, they are a beautiful thing and when you go to bars your American accent will get you attention whether you are looking for or not.</span></span></div>
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