After living in London for several months, I feel qualified to analyze various assumptions about Britain and its people - at least, enough to confirm or reject some widely-held stereotypes. Many questions I received during my stay regarded drinking and fast food, probably because I'm in college and have friends who are also in college.
Although I had a great time during my Spring Break trip to Europe, I quickly realized keeping my guard up was the best strategy while visiting foreign countries. Before arriving in Spain, I heard tales of widespread pickpocketing in Barcelona.
It is fair game to judge a book by its cover. Right now, I am not talking about books. I am talking about classifications of people. Before continuing, I would like to note I have never been a consultant for GQ nor do I presume to know a lot about fashion.
Throughout the process of traveling, I have been continually reminded of the saying: If you want it done right, do it yourself."
They may be their pals within the United Kingdom, but many English people have told me that it is considered acceptable to make fun of the Welsh.
During my time in London so far, I have noticed a higher degree of sensationalism than I am used to in print media - from advertisements and PSA posters at bus stops to the most popular newspapers in the country.
The answer to the question "What is one of your greatest fears about studying abroad?" is usually something along the lines of "being homesick" or even "getting mugged in a dangerous city." Not for me.
David Slutzky, chairman of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, recently announced his decision not to challenge Del.
The nation?s current economic woes will affect the number but not the variety of jobs available in Virginia, according to the most recent ?Stat Chat? by the University?s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.The most recent edition of the Stat Chat, which outlines Virginia?s population and workforce statistics three times per year, also noted that despite a shrinking job market ?employment in Virginia will continue to span a broad range of occupations and will require education at all levels.?The study used data published by the Virginia Workforce Connection, the Virginia Employment Commission, the U.S.
A number of University groups held two screenings of the documentary film ?HAZE? in the Newcomb Hall Theater last night, highlighting the dangers of alcohol poisoning.The film, set to coincide with Substance Abuse Awareness Week, was co-sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team peer educators, the Inter-Fraternity Council, the Inter-Sorority Council and the University Programs Council, said Susan Bruce, director of the Center for Alcohol and Substance Education.
