LSE – Culture Shock

August 3, 2017

Although there is a decent amount of cultural differences between London and back home I adjusted fairly quickly. Having the same language of course helps immensely since communication never was much of a problem between anyone. The biggest differences that I had to adjust to were more structural in nature than anything else, that is getting around, carrying cash, and adjusting my schedule to fit the city. Coming from California I also had to again get used to unpredictable weather and now carry on umbrella almost every day just in case. I felt a little homesick a few times, whether it was for the beach or proper Mexican food, but that went away the more places I visited and the more things I did!

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Boris Sheydin

The last time I was in Europe (besides a short trip to Iceland recently) was over ten years ago when I moved from St. Petersburg, Russia. The opportunity to spend a summer in one of Europe's biggest cities and take summer classes at one of the world's most prestigious institutions was too great to pass up. I am a Computer Engineering major with a strong interest in Economics so where better to pursue my interest (and minor) then at the London School of Economics?