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Completely missed the date on your original posting when I responded. Whoops. Glad to hear the last year has been so wonderful for you in Oxford (my uncle used to live there and I am in love with that city).…"
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American Nerdfighter Potentially Moving to London For School
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Hey guys! So I've been a Nerdfighter for a long time but never got around to joining the Ning for whatever reason. But now here I am! Anyway, my name is Rachul. I am 23 years old and I currently live…Continue
Tags: england, grad, school, college, london
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Gold Apr 30, 2012.
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Colin Gold replied to Rachul's discussion American Nerdfighter Potentially Moving to London For School
Rachul replied to Rachul's discussion American Nerdfighter Potentially Moving to London For School"Hey Colin,
I have been living in Oxford, England now for almost 9 months. Moved here last September and started my MA program. I am actually just now in my last week of class, which is really weird. Haha, I'd totally forgotten about this…"
Colin Gold replied to Rachul's discussion American Nerdfighter Potentially Moving to London For School"That's wonderful Rachul! I'm a recent Nerdfighter but I too shall be moving to London come the fall to get my Masters. I'm attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts so I'll be moving to the Hammersmith area.
If you…"
Farradin left a comment for Rachul"I don't unless I really get to really be him, and people copy me.
It's funny because I find America much more exotic, can't possible comprehend anyone thinking that way about London/Oxford. Good luck in general…"
Rachul left a comment for Farradin"I am going to be getting my MA in Publishing. The program is a year versus two years in the US. And basically the same cost. Plus, I've always wanted to travel and live in other parts of the world. Plus the school I'm attending is supposed…"
Farradin left a comment for Rachul"Lol, you may find it tough kid. What are you studying anyway, and why did you pick the UK. Though there are a lot of people trying to be like Doctor Who, very few are?
Putting a Narwhal on your hear can be hazardous if you don't read the…"
Rachul replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"I also know nothing about shoes. Haha, I'll make it somehow. And not there quite yet! Don't arrive until September 17th!"
Farradin replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"Shoes is an international language for SOME ladies (not all of course), have you made it to England, if so hope you're enjoying our fine land.
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ello cheeky replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"I third it"
Rachul replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"Hahaha, well I'm screwed. XD"
Farradin replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"If you can speak about football you can hold a conversation with about 50% of males (association football not grid iron), it's a really big part of our culture."
dodgycupcake left a comment for Rachul"hi there! feel free to ask as many questions as you like -- i'm happy to be able to give advice since i accepted lots of it myself!
i'm from boston and have been to oxford for summer programs, so i was very familiar with the city before i…"
Rachul left a comment for dodgycupcake"Hey! Thanks for the friend request. It will be nice to know that I'm not the only American studying in all of Oxford. Where are you from in the states? How was the transition? Did you fly out there alone? Haha, sorry don't mean to bombard…"
Lillyringlet replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"It is awesome! it is End of May and last weekend of October (which recently has been halloween :P so you know that famous Zombie Disney picture going around came from there!)
If you google MCM expo you will find it, but get an early bird…"
Rachul replied to Rachul's discussion Moving to the UK from the US... What do I need to know? in the group British Nerdfighters"I had decided to go to Oxford Brookes because I liked their program a bit better. Also I had gathered that Kingston could be a bit of a party school. Having gone to Arizona State University for my undergrad I think I've had my fill of party…"
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- At 12:11pm on July 15, 2011, Farradin said…
I don't unless I really get to really be him, and people copy me.
It's funny because I find America much more exotic, can't possible comprehend anyone thinking that way about London/Oxford. Good luck in general though.
Random question how come Hank Green doesn't get as much love?
- At 11:02am on July 15, 2011, Farradin said…
Lol, you may find it tough kid. What are you studying anyway, and why did you pick the UK. Though there are a lot of people trying to be like Doctor Who, very few are?
Putting a Narwhal on your hear can be hazardous if you don't read the instructions right:)
- At 1:53pm on May 15, 2011, dodgycupcake said…
- hi there! feel free to ask as many questions as you like -- i'm happy to be able to give advice since i accepted lots of it myself!
i'm from boston and have been to oxford for summer programs, so i was very familiar with the city before i came for uni anyway. My dad flew over with me for my first term, but since then I've flown alone. there are a couple of other americans at my college so sometimes we coordinate airport arrival times so we can bus over together (we share a bus pass to save money - something i would recommend if you're planning on taking several trips back to the states per year. otherwise it might be a good idea to stay and explore england/europe!).
the transition is not too bad! it's obviously exciting to be living abroad. it's weird since sometimes i feel as if uk english is a second language even though it IS english. i learn some new briticism every day and i've been here for about a year! are you currently an undergrad in the states? it's particularly strange for me because i will never have the american college experience, so that's probably the biggest adjustment (i only take english courses and they're mostly two on one tutorials).
a couple of general tips that come to mind:
- apply for your visa as early as possible and be very careful to follow directions so you don't have to redo it. i've heard stories of people with rejected visa applications, so i was very careful with mine and it was perfectly fine.
- if you're getting a bank account in the uk, go with lloyds. all the others have monthly fees for international members.
well this is rather exciting! do let me know if you have more questions :)
x xandra
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