I was asked by TTPL to write a blog about the six months I spent
in Exeter/UK.
It was the first experience abroad just on my own and I came to
England to do an economic work placement in Exeter City Council. In that time I
was living together with a lovely host family. All in all I can truly say that
I had an amazing time in England.
6 months. That’s the time I decided to leave my life
in Germany behind and to start a new adventure in England. There was no doubt
that if I go abroad once, it'll be England. I like the lifestyle, the
architecture, the food and the mentality of the English folk.
I was able to feel and live the English way of life for 24 weeks.
But all this would have not been possible without the support of TTPL, my
parents, my boyfriend, my work placement, my host family and my friends. I met so many lovely people
from all over the world on my way and every single one of them very much
contributed to my wellbeing in the UK. A great thank you to every one of you
for your support.
I benefitted a lot from this time. Not only that I massively
improved my language skills and learned how to make a proper sandwich (The
English love their sandwiches for lunch! A tip: you mustn't forget the pickle
sauce!), I also learned a lot about myself. How to behave in new situations,
how to manage everything on my own in the first place and what it means to be
German. Indeed, I learned a lot about my own culture. And can be absolutely
sure, to be a real German
after living six months in England... If that makes sense :-)
A friend in England asked me for advice on how to make her
adventure something special. I answered: "Try to be open minded, socialise
whenever you can, because every moment is so much nicer if you can share it and
go traveling." That's the experience I had and I'm happy ever after. There
are lots and lots of things to do, see and taste in Exeter or Torquay. Just to
name a few: The Jurassic Coast, English food (Cream Tea, Cornish Pasty or Cottage
Pie) or big city trips (Bath, Bristol
or the beautiful Cornwall).
Make the most of your adventure! Make it worth it!
I'm pleased that I got the chance to write down all these
thoughts.
Your former student ambassador for Exeter, Susi xx
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