I know I’m not the most consistent in my blog posts, so I’m going to post a lot more in a short amount of time! Here’s just a short one detailing lists I’ve made throughout my time abroad:
Things I miss from home:
- Proper thunderstorms
- My dogs
- One-stop superstores (Walmart, Target, Kroger)
- Saying “y’all”
- Dishwashers
- Garbage disposal
- Ceiling fans
- Southern hospitality
- Walking everywhere
- All the different biscuit (tea cookie) flavors
- My international friends
- Living close to the sea
- Public transportation (that isn’t sketchy)
- Not having to worry about parking
- Proper afternoon tea
- Fun weekend trips
- Inexpensive flights
- My go-to coffee shops
- The slow pace of living
- Tax included in the listed price
- Bringing my own bags to the grocery store
- Recycle more
- Plan fun, spontaneous trips
- Drive less
- Walk or cycle more
- Help other international students studying at UARK
- Encourage others to study abroad
- I say “y’all” way too much
- I have taken for granted tumble dryers
- You will never regret wearing a scarf or a light jacket
- Umbrellas are not worth it. They will break and blow away, and you will get wet no matter what.
- Never forget the portable phone charger
- Nothing compares to peanut butter in America
- Tea time is anytime – and there are definite wrong ways to make tea
- Not every Brit loves Harry Potter (what?!)
- Everything is smaller in England. Everything.
Accounting major Jessica Perez is spending the spring 2018 semester in England with our U of A Exchange program at University of Sussex, Brighton with the help of our Office of Study Abroad Scholarship and the Kitt Rom Scholarship.
Read more from Jessica at tobrightonandbeyond.wordpress.com
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