HOW DID YOU ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE ABROAD?

One example of this was attending Mass at a catholic center intended for international students at UCL. It was a great experience and I met people from London, Italy, and more. Engaging with priests and other religious leaders there was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone else studying abroad as a Catholic, Christian, or simply anyone looking for something new.

WHAT'S ONE STORY OR IMPORTANT ASPECT YOU ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR TIME ABROAD?

One story I always tell people about my time abroad was going with my friend to a Christmas market. I made it on the train in time, and she didn't. It's definitely a funny story to tell now, but when it happened, I freaked out as the train pulled out of the station, and I watched her stand on the platform. I think it's a testament to the tube, as many train lines come frequently, so she was only two minutes behind me and we enjoyed the rest of our time at the market.