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I totally missed my blog. Due to slow internet connections in London and then no internet in Cardiff I haven’t been able to update. Sorry for the wait.
Basically last Monday morning arrived at London Heathrow Airport. I had to go through the UK Border Patrol. The line appeared to be terribly long when I got to the queue. Luckily, it moved pretty fast. As I waited in line I just kept praying for favor that the border patrol ppl wouldn’t interrogate me for that long or ask for load of evidence that I was there to study. The patrol man asked me a few question, then stamped my passport and off I went.
From the London airport I took a shuttle to the St. Giles Hotel where IFSA- Butler University orientation was being held. As I sat on the shuttle I got the feeling if I could make it here than I could make it anywhere. Contrary to popular belief that the United Kingdom is similar to the United States, there really do in my opinion have a plethora of differences.
After I arrived at the hotel I checked-in my room and tried to rest before heading out to dinner with the staff and other students. We walked for about 20 minutes before at the British restaurant. They had pre-selected what entrees and desert would be served. I had chicken pie for entree and dick custard for desert. Since I can be somewhat of an introvert when I first meet new people, dinner conversation wasn’t really flowing so I just popped in my headphones and listened to my mp3 player. I was so thankful that I bought one before I left. It is definitely great for eliminating the awkward silence I sometimes feel. It kinda like a security blanket lol.
The orientation lasted for about 2 days. I got the opportunity to meet a Pearly Queen and Lord Tarverne. We basically went over British culture and the differences between the U.S. and U.K.
Wednesday Night I went out with my new friend Sasha and her friends, who I knew through my mother. We went to this place called the Zoo Lounge. It was totally crazy. There were multi-levels with various djs and foam machine on the first floor. I have never seen so many people just dancing like it’s whatever “I don’t care if you don’t like my moves” attitude.
Before I knew it was Thursday morning; time to head to Cardiff. The bus ride was about 3.5 hours. The city is very beautiful and somewhat quaint.
When we arrived at Cardiff University we were taken to out flats. It was really task lugging my own luggage up about 3 flights of stairs. After about 2 trips I made it with all my things in my room. Sasha, Sessy, and Linry were coming to visit me that afternoon/evening so that became my motivation for getting my stuff unpacked and put away. By the time they arrived they couldn’t believed I had put everything away and settled in. That night we hung out at Oceana.
The following day I went to Cardiff Centre and got a few more things for my room. My weekend was pretty much full of exploring and trying new things.
Yesterday, I went to the International Student meeting, got my id, and scored some free goodies from the National Companies Fair.
Today I went and got my classes straightened out and went to local companies fair. Due to my previous class time conflicting, I had to pick a few new courses. So now I am taking Conflict and Media, Politics and Journalism, and Race, Nation, and Identity in the Media.
By the way I wish I knew how to understand pigeon, since many minority people speak that here. Anyway, tonight many of my flat mates went out, but I chose to stay-in so I take care some of things. Well tomorrow is the societies (school clubs) fair so I will definitely check that out to see what fancy my attention. Keep you posted.
Cheers,
Black Girl in Wales
Basically last Monday morning arrived at London Heathrow Airport. I had to go through the UK Border Patrol. The line appeared to be terribly long when I got to the queue. Luckily, it moved pretty fast. As I waited in line I just kept praying for favor that the border patrol ppl wouldn’t interrogate me for that long or ask for load of evidence that I was there to study. The patrol man asked me a few question, then stamped my passport and off I went.
From the London airport I took a shuttle to the St. Giles Hotel where IFSA- Butler University orientation was being held. As I sat on the shuttle I got the feeling if I could make it here than I could make it anywhere. Contrary to popular belief that the United Kingdom is similar to the United States, there really do in my opinion have a plethora of differences.
After I arrived at the hotel I checked-in my room and tried to rest before heading out to dinner with the staff and other students. We walked for about 20 minutes before at the British restaurant. They had pre-selected what entrees and desert would be served. I had chicken pie for entree and dick custard for desert. Since I can be somewhat of an introvert when I first meet new people, dinner conversation wasn’t really flowing so I just popped in my headphones and listened to my mp3 player. I was so thankful that I bought one before I left. It is definitely great for eliminating the awkward silence I sometimes feel. It kinda like a security blanket lol.
The orientation lasted for about 2 days. I got the opportunity to meet a Pearly Queen and Lord Tarverne. We basically went over British culture and the differences between the U.S. and U.K.
Wednesday Night I went out with my new friend Sasha and her friends, who I knew through my mother. We went to this place called the Zoo Lounge. It was totally crazy. There were multi-levels with various djs and foam machine on the first floor. I have never seen so many people just dancing like it’s whatever “I don’t care if you don’t like my moves” attitude.
Before I knew it was Thursday morning; time to head to Cardiff. The bus ride was about 3.5 hours. The city is very beautiful and somewhat quaint.
When we arrived at Cardiff University we were taken to out flats. It was really task lugging my own luggage up about 3 flights of stairs. After about 2 trips I made it with all my things in my room. Sasha, Sessy, and Linry were coming to visit me that afternoon/evening so that became my motivation for getting my stuff unpacked and put away. By the time they arrived they couldn’t believed I had put everything away and settled in. That night we hung out at Oceana.
The following day I went to Cardiff Centre and got a few more things for my room. My weekend was pretty much full of exploring and trying new things.
Yesterday, I went to the International Student meeting, got my id, and scored some free goodies from the National Companies Fair.
Today I went and got my classes straightened out and went to local companies fair. Due to my previous class time conflicting, I had to pick a few new courses. So now I am taking Conflict and Media, Politics and Journalism, and Race, Nation, and Identity in the Media.
By the way I wish I knew how to understand pigeon, since many minority people speak that here. Anyway, tonight many of my flat mates went out, but I chose to stay-in so I take care some of things. Well tomorrow is the societies (school clubs) fair so I will definitely check that out to see what fancy my attention. Keep you posted.
Cheers,
Black Girl in Wales
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