As I prepare to return to campus for my junior year, I have found myself reflecting on my time in London and everything this experience has meant to me. Looking back, it is hard to believe how quickly the summer passed and how much I learned during those few weeks. When I first discovered the…
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My Internship at King’s College
Over the last eight weeks, I had the opportunity to intern at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust in London. While I started in the Speech and Language Pathology department, I transferred to the Pharmacy department after the first week. I then spent the rest of my internship working there. Throughout my time, I worked largely…
Lon-done
Hi guys, this is Sidra Zammam, and my time in London has sadly come to an end. This has truly been the best summer of my life, and I can say that with conviction. Meeting new people, visiting new places, and getting to experience an unfamiliar healthcare system has been enriching. I’ve made friends that…
Last Bits of London
After flying back from the UK and settling back in the States for over a week, I’ve finally had some quiet time to reflect on my experience. Looking back, this summer was defined by immense personal growth and incredible exposure to work. I did my absolute best to absorb as much knowledge as I could…
Oxford Adventure and Final Weeks in London
During one of the last weekends here, I had the opportunity to travel to Oxford for a day trip. Getting to see its famous historical spires rising up against the sky felt like stepping right onto a classic movie set. One funny thing I’ve noticed, both here and pretty much all throughout England with its…
Reflections on London
Now that I’m back from England and have had time to think about what I achieved and learned during my internship, it’s time to share my reflections. I think the most impactful lesson that I learned during my study abroad program was about myself. Being in a new country means nothing if all you do…
Paris Holds the Key!
Hi everyone! This is Sidra Zammam. During my trip to London, I recently had the good fortune of visiting Paris for a weekend. I knew before embarking on my trip that if I didn’t do this, I would regret it for the rest of my life. When my roommates and I were planning this out,…
The Dog Days of London
She told me to expect lots of rain and cloudy, cool days. A classic London summer, said my mother. Her word is usually very believable and backed by science. So, without hesitation, I packed my coat, rain jacket, and rain boots. However, since landing at Heathrow I’ve used my umbrella exactly once for ten minutes….
It’s a Dog’s World (or City)
As a lifelong dog lover, there is no city quite like London. A huge aspect of the city that cannot be overlooked is their enthusiasm for dogs. Almost every pub, shop, and cafe that I have attended ensure they have a sign outside. It usually goes something like, “Dog’s welcome :)” And it solidifies that…
Coffee and Condiments in the UK
Good Morning! This is Sidra Zammam, and for my second post, I’ll be going over what’s really important and on everyone’s mind: coffee and condiments in the UK. Coffee is a large part of our culture and can turn an otherwise uneventful and dreary day into an extraordinary one. Wow, you say, one bean does…