I will keep this first part short in saying that due to an unexpected situation beyond my control, I have needed to change my living situation from my host family to a residence hall. It is unfortunate that the homestay did not work out, but St. Mary's has been very supportive throughout this process.
Anyway, moving forward I am now living on campus in a "hall" as they call it and it has actually been going very well. The first day I moved in with my new roommate, Josh, everyone that was in the house came down to greet me as if I was some celebrity. All of the other students in the house are first year students accept for our senior Res who is a third year. In the UK students only go to "Uni" for three years and obtain their B.A. The conversations so far have been endless questions of the differences and comparisons to the US. Let's just say there is never a dull moment in conversation. Overall, I love how there is a sense of community now that I am on campus and in my new residence. Every night most of us go to dinner together or try to meet up for lunch. And at night we all hang out to do homework or order pizza and watch movies together. There is definitely a sense of supporting one another.
Some fun events I have been up to include:
Going to a "Disclosure" concert at a club with some of my tennis mates. This was such a fun experience! The duo just released their new album on the night of the concert and anyone who bought tickets in advance will be mailed a copy of the new album! The line to get in was one of the longest lines I have ever endured. Yes, endured. It was freezing outside and windy. However, it was well worth the wait. Disclosure played for about an hour and half and shut down the club! I am looking forward to more concerts hopefully.
"Matilda" The Musical:
I went to see Matilda the musical with a mate and it was amazing. I had never seen this musical before and I actually don't remember the movie all that well. It was a great show and the kids and the little girl who played, Matilda were adorable. The show was filled with lots of singing and music number and surprisingly a lot of nice lighting effects that enhanced the overall experience of the show. By the end of the show I still had all of tunes stuck in my head.
Booking more MUSICALS: I have booked my tickets to see so many shows while I am here to gain the full theatre experience in London!!! I am excited!! Coming up in October I will be seeing, "Wicked" and "The Phantom of the Opera" I can't wait!! I will be sure to tell you all about them. And then November is jam packed with shows!! Stay tuned for updates...more may be added to the list.
Two things we I LOVE about my college that I don't have here: Number one is free printing!!! I have never been so thankful for free printing until coming here to St. Mary's where you have to pay for printing!! AND second FREE LAUNDRY!! Paying for Laundry services here is a struggle!! I am telling you it's the little things that you miss the most about your home school when you are gone.
Tennis: Tennis training has been going well and next week is our first match! I am super excited and ready to represent St. Mary's the best I can! There is a lot of talent on the team and I think we could go undefeated!!!
Well that's all for now! Be sure to reach out with any questions or anything that you want me to talk about or find out here in London!
CHEERS!
Ty G.
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