From Small Classes to Big Lectures: My Study Abroad Experience
Erica shares why studying abroad was a life changing experience.
To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate: Thanksgiving from a Student’s Perspective
For many Americans, the last Thursday in November is a time we spend in celebration of Thanksgiving. We gather, eat food, maybe watch American football or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and [...]
Reflections from Richmond: The US Election, Global Politics, and What’s Next
It is clear that America's election results reflect deep polarisations in US politics.
Before the Vote: A Student’s Perspective on US Politics
Living in London has drastically shaped my political views as I engage with people worldwide and hear broader perspectives outside the common ones I hear in the US.
Meet Gwen, Our New Digital Student Ambassador
I love interacting with the community and being a part of it, and I am so excited to bring light to everything that we do here!
Halloween in the US vs the UK
Halloween and its associated autumn celebrations vary across the US and the UK, with similarities from numerous cultures.
Embracing Creativity and Community: My Role as Richmond’s Digital Student Ambassador
I’ve always enjoyed discovering new platforms for creative expression and, more importantly, learning from others.
Importance of Voting as a U.S. International Student Living in the UK
Voting is the defining feature of democracy, the very fabric of the United States’ identity.
“Education abroad is a path to recapture what has been lost in America”
How can higher education play a role in addressing a tribal divisiveness that threatens our society?
My Final Post
Hi everyone, hope you’ve all been keeping well and have been avoiding the weather over in England. Exam season is over!
“Spring semester has been a hell of a ride”
Hey all I hope you’ve been keeping well, hello again from South Carolina! Sam is back with another blog post during his travels in the US.
“Thinking back on Thanksgiving…”
From a British perspective, having mac and cheese with a roast dinner is not normal, but hell it was good. If you study abroad in the US having a thanksgiving dinner is a must
“I wanted a real all American experience”
Hey there! I’m Sam Wilkins and I am a second year International Relations student. I’m originally from the small village of Southmoor near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. I may have shared a couple of [...]















