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Grex Travel Item 39: Studying abroad in England?
Entered by torhec on Tue May 2 21:54:48 UTC 1995:

I am thinking of studying in England this coming fall semester.  If there is
anyone thinking of going please let me know.  If you have ever been there
please tell me about how the city is and what is there to do for entertainment.
  Is it really as expensive as I've heard?  Is it worth going there?  I've
never been to Europe before, but I am very excited about going.

8 responses total.

#1 of 8 by headdoc on Sat May 6 20:48:56 1995:

First of all, England is a country, not a city.  It is comprised of many cities
all of which are different from one another and different from any we have in
the states.  Where in England would you be studying?  If you narrow the
location down, I"m sure some of us will be help you with some ideas and advice.
 My first thought is go to a bookstore and get a small travel book all about
England and do some reading.  One thing makes it easier then most countries in
Europe. . .communication isn't too difficult.

#2 of 8 by rcurl on Sun May 7 08:06:37 1995:

Its always worth spending some time in a foreign country. It provides
very informative contrasts for what you have known here. Also, for
not too long stays, it is very novel and exciting. So, GO. (But
communication can be more difficult than you might imagine; there are
numerous dialects, almost incomprehensible to Americans (and even to
other Englishpersons), and thoughts are converted into language
slightly differently, in addition to some notorious expressions.) I
lived in London, and hung out at University College London, for a year,
and visited frequently for some time afterward, so I could help a little
if you have specific questions.

#3 of 8 by mcpoz on Sun May 7 14:26:57 1995:

In most foreign countries, it is worth while to carry some 3x5 cards and a
pen.  When you can't communicate, you can write down basic questions in English
and most people can read English.  They can then respond in writing.

#4 of 8 by rcurl on Sun May 7 19:44:01 1995:

Heh - try that with a tipsy Greek in a country Inn near Igoumonitsa...
you point, wave your hands, and stumble through your mutually
fractured German, and laugh a lot.

#5 of 8 by mcpoz on Sun May 7 22:11:35 1995:

Sounds like a personal exerience.  Igoumonitsa?

#6 of 8 by rcurl on Mon May 8 06:58:08 1995:

Yup. Igomonitsa is a seaside town in west Greece, close to the Albanian
border.

#7 of 8 by mcpoz on Tue May 9 00:27:27 1995:

Sounds like one of those places built on a steep rise with close packed
whitewashed buildings - the kind I'd like to take B&W pictures of!!!

#8 of 8 by simcha on Fri May 12 15:21:44 1995:

My sister did a year in the northern part of ENgland in the Lake 
District and LOVED it.

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