It took two years and a lot of soul-searching, but I’m across the Atlantic once again!

For the next year, I’ll be calling London my home (away from home), while I complete a postgraduate degree in Refugee Studies. This is something I’d been thinking about since I returned from volunteering in Calais in 2015, and while the prospect of returning to school is still daunting, the culture shock is beginning to fade.

While I’m sure each day will bring new discoveries and challenges, the past week has led me to throw out almost all of my preconceived notions of ‘what a brit is’ and experience the unique and abundant variety of accents, dialects, styles, habits, and opinions found in my own corner of London.

Have you lived in the UK? Any tips are appreciated!