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Tackling Classes, Exploring Cultures and Running a Startup While Studying Abroad

Ben Ford ’23 brought his entrepreneurial spirit with him while he studied abroad at Syracuse University’s London Center this past semester. As a marketing management student at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Ford balanced classes, travel and work on…

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photo of Alexandra Kinder in London

What I Learned Studying Abroad in London

Finals are quickly approaching, which means this semester is coming to an end. I honestly can not believe I even wrote that sentence, because there was a time, I was thinking that I would not even make it to London.…

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Maya standing on the white cliffs of Dover

Navigating London with Public Transportation

In a semester abroad, it can feel impossible to experience everything you wish to do. It is important to prioritize what is most important to you, and that will not always align with what your friends want to do. Because…

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Big Ben

Tips for Avoiding Burnout While Abroad

Studying abroad is a great opportunity, but it has also come with a lot of lessons, specifically on prioritizing time for yourself. There is an added pressure to make sure you’re traveling, seeing the tourist attractions in your new city…

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statue in London

Staying Connected to Home, Enjoying Time Abroad

Being an ocean away from home and your loved ones is difficult for multiple reasons, specifically, you can’t talk to people from home every day. Being in London, you are five hours ahead of Syracuse. I am from New York,…

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map of London and a tube map

Navigating London with Public Transportation

One big difference between Syracuse London and the main campus at Syracuse University is that I need to use public transportation to get to class every day. London is a major metropolis, and it is a lot more complex than…

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Paris bridge filled with locks

Explore the Amazing Cities Around You While Abroad

One of the amazing things about studying in London is the opportunities you have to travel. London has four major airports that serve some of the most popular cities in various countries. I have been taking advantage of the cheap…

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Exploring the Museums in London While Abroad

One of my favorite London activities is visiting the beautiful museums that the city has to offer. All national museums in the U.K. are free to the public, making it so easy to make a quick excursion to a museum.…

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laptop and mouse on a desk

What is it Like to Work in London?

Every semester, some of Syracuse London’s students opt to participate in an internship program two days a week during their semester abroad. I am not an international student. I am simply another Londoner aboard the Tube in a polo shirt…

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the London Eye ferris wheel

London’s Creative Industries, Exploring the City

When you think of studying abroad, one of the first things that come to mind is traveling. Don’t get me wrong, I am very excited about the trips we have planned, however, the classes that are offered while abroad are…

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Maya Padula standing by a beach

Exploring London Through Class Trips

Hello everyone! Today I am very excited to share my experience with the Syracuse London program. Syracuse University’s London programming has planned events and trips that are included in the program fee. These are great opportunities to do things you…

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photo of the Royal Parks in London

London Center’s Classes Allow You to Explore the City

I’ve already had so many unforgettable experiences here in London, and the semester has barely started! Just today, my first class, HOA 372 – The Business of Art, took me to Unit London, a unique art gallery where we explored questions…

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Patrick Penfield Jr standing on a bridge infant of the City of London School

Study Abroad London: Finding a Second Home

Patrick Penfield Jr. ’21, finance major, didn’t have the most typical study abroad experience, but he was still able to make the most of his time in Europe and make memories that will stay with him for a lifetime. Penfield…

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#WhitmanWatch: Meghan Rimol

Editor’s note: This week’s #WhitmanWatch students are all graduating members of the Whitman School’s social media team. They’ve been blogging for the past several months; this time, they are the featured stories. Whitman thanks them for all their hard work…

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Tom Barkley Enhances Finance Curriculum with His Practiced Business Perspective

When Tom Barkley, assistant professor of finance practice, isn’t teaching at Whitman, traveling to Brazil to help recruit students into Whitman’s graduate programs or grading Chartered Financial Analyst exams, he enjoys playing billiards in the Syracuse-area division of the American Poolplayers’…

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David Skoler

#WhitmanWatch: David Skoler

Class of 2015 Majors: Finance, Information Management & Techonology (iSchool) Hometown: Milton, Massachusetts LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrskoler/en When David Skoler first visited the Syracuse campus, he was blown away by the school spirit that he saw from the students, especially after his…

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