- Student
- 10/05/2019
And how are things in London?
Although almost everyone went to countries that took more than six hours of flying, I chose to do my internship much closer, namely in London. I had already started my graduation project for Medical Engineering, when I got the chance to do my internship at the Imperial College London, one of the best universities in the world. I couldn’t miss this opportunity, so I paused my project, got on the train and went to London.
I already had arranged for an accommodation, but of course there are always missing some things, such as linen. Because I knew it would be an expensive journey, my first stop was at Ikea. I found that rather ironic, because it was exactly the same as an Ikea in the Netherlands, except for the big Wembley stadium behind it. Once settled down, I could explore the city. I already had been to London before and it is still one of my favourite cities. The rush is manageable, especially when Hyde Park is just five minutes walking distance. Also, the traffic that drives on the ‘right’ side of the road (something to do with the Romans and Napoleon) is easily to adapt to.
Living in London doesn’t mean you meet a lot of native Londoners. About half of the more than 8 million people living here, is international and the university consists of only 36 percent students from the UK. You will get the international experience. Luckily, if you get a little homesick, there is a very active Dutch community present who organises drinks and outings. You even don’t have to miss Kings day, because it is celebrated greatly at one of the Dutch pubs.
I went to the UK, while the Brexit would be implemented on the 29th of March 2019. Luckily, students aren’t the only ones who procrastinate. Because of the yelling of No No No’s and Orderrr, England will (maybe) leave the EU at the end of October. I myself don’t suffer much for the Brexit chaos, except from the protesters who get in the way when I was running through Hyde Park and the complaining of the immigrants/Dutch people who had to arrange their registration with slow and vague apps.
Because of the many nice experiences, I have had in London, plus friends who can visit me easily, I’m certain that I will survive this internship for another two months!
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