A Typical Busy Day Abroad.

While studying in Europe, especially with a summer program, you will most likely have a really really busy schedule. First, a school, we watched a video called Eye of the Storm. The main focus was on communicating across cultures. I remember us learning about discrimination, as well. During the afternoon, we went to this worship place, called the Octagon, on campus and split up into groups and gave presentations. We listened to a brief description from a pastor called A Question of Faith. Being American students, we all thought it was very interesting how they had a worship place on a public campus. At the UWE Octagon, students can come and get help with school, go and relax in the quiet room, practice yoga, or just come in and practice their religion. I thought it was very cool how UWE had an organization like the Octagon. I think it would be so nice if my University had a place to go and relax. While in a study abroad program, you will have to do many group presentations, which are fun and engaging. Our presentation was composed of our answers and suggestions to three questions on how students, alumni, and faculty more aware and involved in the Octagon. I remember a few of my group’s suggestions were that they should elect student ambassadors to walk around UWE and talk to students about the services that the Octagon provides.  That night at dinner, with the my host family, we talked about the laws in the UK and how they are different then back in the U.S. I thought it was so interesting and awesome that it is not against the law to have an open drink, on most of the streets throughout Bristol, England. I remember talking about how most of the countries, around Europe, have a very young drinking age compared to America. When staying with a host family, I recommend you talk with them a lot, because it was very interesting