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Natural Hair in London
As an African American woman, I was worried about what to do with my hair while abroad in London. Before I left, I decided to get …
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Writing by the young people we work with, news from our programmes and a record of what this community has been doing since 2011.
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Wicked
On September 27, 2006, Wicked debuted in London, United Kingdom. And on March 29, 2023, I saw the play for the first time at the A…
Finding a Balance Between Work and Personal Life
The demands of work and personal life can very often conflict. Growing up, becoming independent, and starting a “real job” can be …
Reflecting on the United States Mass Shootings as an American Intern Living Abroad
There have been many charming cultural differences that I’ve encountered since getting to London and living here as an American ab…
Paddington Art Exhibition Recap
The Paddington Arts Photo Walk Exhibition opened this past Wednesday, the 23rd of March, at Paddington Central. The exhibition fea…
A Review of The Unfriend
Growing up in New York, I was raised on some of the most iconic Broadway shows performed by some very incredible actors. I was pri…
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
When I started in the FIE study abroad program, they provided a list of events we could do. One that stood out to me was the Warne…
Cinema in London
At home, my family and I love going to the cinema. A few weeks ago, my parents traveled to London to visit. Coincidentally, the ne…
You Think You Know Me
Attending Ayaan Mohamud’s book launch for “You Think You Know Me” was truly inspiring. Waterstones bookstore in Turnham Green, Lon…
The Surprising Benefits of Meditation
The greatest thing about meditation is that it provides a tool for allowing you to become more you. But, what is meditation? The d…
The Power of Power Posing
In high school, I first learned about power posing from a TED talk by Amy Cuddy. She describes how implementing this simple, coupl…
Living Gluten-Free in London
About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with a gluten allergy. After being diagnosed, my life dramatically changed. Thankfully, I did…