Learning Law in London #HogsAbroad

My name is Benjamin Fruehauf. I am a second year law student at the University of Arkansas School of Law. This June and July I am studying abroad in England. I will be studying at Cambridge, which is in the region known as East Anglia of England. Cambridge is north of London and is about an hour train ride away.

Currently, I am in London exploring what many have called the greatest city in the world. I can understand why. London, like any city, has diverse group of cultures. You can’t go a block without hearing a different language or some odd dialect of English.

London is also full of beautiful parks, known as Royal Parks. These Royal Parks have several memorials, statues, gardens, and streams. There is plenty of open space for all to enjoy, despite such a high density of people.

             

Transportation is a breeze in London. Get yourself an Oyster Card and you can hop on the tube. The tube is the fastest way to get around London. Although if you’re not used to city life like me, it might take you some time to figure out the complex public transportation. However, if this Arkansan (from a town of 30 people) can figure it out, so can you!

When it comes to food, you can find Japanese, Chinese, Moroccan, German, Irish, and Indian all on the same street. Don’t forget to try so traditional British food! Have some meat pie and mushy peas while you’re in town. What I found interesting is that the most popular meal is the Indian dish, chicken tikka masala. I immediately thought of Britain’s age of imperialism. No wonder the best of so many cultures show themselves here! As they used to say, “the sun never sets on the British Empire.”

Learn some British:

Tube = Subway

Railway = Train Station

Mate or Chap = Friend

Cheerio = Hello or goodbye

Pint = Beer