Our Last Week Before Moving Out: Preparing for a House Move in England
When One Year Quietly Turned Into Three In exactly one week’s time, we’ll hand back…
Journal
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Stories of place, language, belonging, and life between cultures.
Why Secondary School Seems to Matter So Much in Britain
Before moving to Britain, I assumed that university was the educational milestone people cared about…
A Scorching Summer Sports Day at a British Primary School
Last Friday was my younger child’s Sports Day, one of the highlights of the summer…
What Homework Looks Like in a British Primary School
The children went back to school on Monday after the May half-term break, and the…
BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing in London: When We Couldn’t Get Concert Tickets
At some point over the past few years, my eldest child has gradually grown to…
How to Enrol Your Child in a UK Primary School: A Guide for International Families
Whether you have children—and whether those children are school-age—can completely change the experience of living…
Flat Iron London Review: Affordable Steak and Free Ice Cream
When I wrote recently about affordable places to eat in London, I almost included Flat…
“Everyone Gets Funding for a PhD”… Or Do They? The Reality of PhD Funding in the UK
There are certain comments people make in passing that stay with you for years. One…
I Wish I’d Opened a UK ISA Sooner (And Why I Use Trading 212)
When I first moved to the UK, one piece of financial advice kept coming up…
UK vs US PhD: Which Is Better for International Students?
When people think about studying abroad, the United States is often the first destination that…
