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Dispatches from London: My First Week in London as An Expat Student at the University of Westminster

I finally made it! After a 7-hour flight to Iceland, a 10-hour...

Laura’s London: Laura Gets an Exclusive Early Look at the New Late Turner Tate Britain Exhibition

This is the first major exhibition to survey the achievements of...

Dispatches from London: My Final Thoughts as I Depart for My Year in England

Tomorrow I will head to SeaTac airport and fly off to...

Guest Long Read: 10 Tips for Planning an Awesome Solo Trip to London

A solo trip to London gives you a new perspective on...

Dispatches from London: Things I Miss About England That I’m Excited to Experience Again

Three years ago, when I completed my study abroad program and...

Dispatches from London: Goals For My Year in London

My laziness has definitely kept me from doing things before, and...

Guest Long Read: How to Hail a Black Cab and Other Travel Tips from a Real London Cabbie

You’ve arrived in London, it’s big isn’t it? And not the...

Dispatches from London: Nerves & Excitement as I prepare for My Move to London

It's getting down to about three weeks until my departure, and...

Dispatches from London: The London Grad School Process – Applying, Scholarships, Housing & Visas

It is my theory that universities accept most international students, with...

London Places: Ten Random Facts and Figures about Leicester Square You May Not Have Known

As famous as Grauman’s Chinese Theater is in Los Angeles for...

London Icons: 10 Interesting Facts About Westminster Abbey You May Not Have Known

One of the most notable religious buildings in London, the site...

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