As I pack my bags and prepare for my journey back home, I cannot help but tear up. The semester has flown by so fast, and it only feels like yesterday that I arrived at my flat in Tufnell Park…
Looking at London’s Fun and Fresh Food Markets
London is recognized for having one of the most vibrant and diverse food scenes in the world. People are able to eat foods from different cultures and regions at all kinds of restaurants, cafes, food halls, and more. London is…
Reflection on the Lockerbie Ambassadorial Program
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the London-Lockerbie Ambassadorial Program, an exchange visit to Lockerbie, Scotland, to learn more about the significance of Pan Am Flight 103 and the connection that formed between Syracuse University…
Entertainment Options in London are Endless
When looking at entertainment in cities around the world, London has some of the best. This is because of London’s West End, which gives Londoners and travelers the opportunity to see various musicals, plays and shows. Even beyond West End,…
Pre-Semester Seminar, Sustainability on Trial
Before starting my semester abroad in London, I participated in a traveling seminar called GEO 304, or Sustainability on Trial: Environmental Justice in Northern Europe. For 10 days, eight SU students and I traveled to Sweden, Finland and Norway to…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
#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…
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’…
#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…