After finishing up with Monday’s classes I decided to hop on one of London’s buses to see where it would take me. I feel it’s critical to sometimes take a break and have the mindset of “just play it by ear”. I got on a bus in South Kensington and sat back and watched as we drove through Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park Corner, and Marble Arch. I’ve ridden the buses a lot, but this was the first time where I did so at night. Christmas lights covered restaurants, pubs, and hotels, and made for an incredible view. It was a much needed night to sit back and enjoy the surroundings – with no plan, schedule, or itinerary.
As mentioned before, Tuesday’s are my day off. No classes, no internship, just a full day of free time in London. It’s always my mission to make the most of the Tuesday’s. No sleeping in, no staying at the flat all day. My time in London is way too valuable to me for that! This Tuesday I went along with flatmates on a bike ride. I can’t believe I’ve waited all semester to do this. We rented bikes in South Kensington and hiked around the Borough. We then bikes through Hyde Park and right up to the gates of the Kensington Palace. Tuesday was a gorgeous day and the bike ride was unforgettable. It was such an amazing day to enjoy the nature side of London!
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday were spent interning! I continue to learn more and more at this internship. I really love my co-workers, and I’m enjoying learning more about the British workplace. My roles are advancing, and I’m making tangible progress, which is really exciting! Instead of just making sales calls, I’ve begun contacting partners, speaking more with clients, and making a lot more sales pitches. I’ve even had a few sales – which is so satisfying as someone who enjoys sales. As if studying abroad couldn’t get any better, the internship portion of the semester is absolutely amazing. What an incredible opportunity to attain international work experience!
On Saturday I stayed pretty close to home. I made my first appearance to the South Kensington Farmer’s Market – and I’m glad I did! An 8-ounce angus burger cooked served on brioche right in front on me did not disappoint. I enjoy visiting London’s markets and love the food. It’s such a great way to support locals while picking up food that is as fresh as it can get!
Sunday was spent playing darts! I caught up with a group friends that were visiting at Flight Club, located in Victoria. It was great catching up and Flight Club never disappoints. Food and darts, what’s not to love??
There hasn’t been a bad week abroad. This was another great one to the list. I continue to take more and more photos, write a few notes, and soak up every minute here in London. I don’t want to take any part of this experience for granted. It’s been amazing so far – and it’s not over yet!!
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