Differences

I've had a fun past few weeks here in London. I can't believe I've been here for more than a month! So far I've been to several of the tourist attractions here in London and even taken a trip to Paris! Life is quite different from what I'm used to back home, London is huge and culturally different from my small town in Tennessee.

A big difference I have noticed is in grocery prices. I prepared myself to expect most things in London to be quite a bit more expensive than I am used to. I didn't expect, however, for some things to be cheaper! Bread, milk, produce, snacks and cereal are all for the most part cheaper than at home. For example, Mayfields milk (sorry for all you Missouri people who can't experience the wonders of Mayfields) is more than five dollars for a gallon, here two quarts of milk is around a pound fifty. While meats and prepared foods are still more expensive, I am glad to find that we Americans get a break on some prices here in the UK.

Also I have noticed a major difference is the transportation. This might be a bigger deal to me, coming from a small town in TN, than it would to someone who lives in a city, but I've never had to walk so much! At Carson Newman it only takes ten minutes, if that, to walk across campus. I've had to adjust to waking up thirty minutes earlier to account for the walk to class! All of this walking is good for my health, but not for my feet. High heels used to be a large part of my wardrobe, one which I have had to give up for warmer, more comfortable flats.

All in all, adjusting to life in London has been a fun experience. While there are too many differences to mention, change is a good and healthy thing. I'm sure there will be countless more differences to come, and I am looking forward to dealing with those too!