Museums, History and Theater in England's West End!

Rachel Carroll Start Date: Oct 26, 2020 - End Date: Jul 25, 2021
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden

My Travel Story

by: Rachel Carroll Start Date: Oct 26, 2020 - End Date: Jul 25, 2021
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Study/Degree Abroad
Hello! My name is Rachel Carroll and I am currently a Senior at ASU, majoring in Anthropology with a concentration on Archaeology and a minor in History.  I have always loved history but ever since I can remember, I wanted to be a part of it.   This is why I chose to study Archaeology! I have also loved to travel, but have never had the excuse to travel because I was always working or was drowning in school work.  Being able to go on a semester abroad was just the opportunity I needed, and I always told myself that I could not graduate from undergrad without taking this opportunity.
The first country outside North America that I visited was London when I was 12 and I have loved the city ever since.  I have been back a couple of times, but I have never been able to fully immerse myself in the culture of the city.  While I have studied Anthropologie and History, I have not yet been able to put myself into a different culture, the way one can when on a semester abroad.  I also think that England is the best country for me to study in because of its abundance of museums and so many different cultures on one small island! I have chosen to pursue a career in Museum Studies and Historical Archaeology, and being able to throw myself into a new environment with thousands of years of history just makes sense, and it is just as beneficial as participating in an internship.
Throuhgout my semester in London, I will be attending Queen Mary University, which is situated in the East End of London.  I will be attending classes with subjects ranging from London's history,  its museums, as well as the history of English theater.  These are all subjects that I have been passionate about ever since I can remember, and I also plan on traveling to various European countries, such as Germany, France, and Portugal as much as possible.  
I know that studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I plan to take advantage of it both by traveling and by gaining knowledge from another university outside of the United States.  This is an opportunity that I feel will shape me both personally and professionally, and an experience that I will not be able to have again.  Studying Abroad is something I have wanted to do since I went to London for the first time and it is now a reality.  I think that this experience will change how I see my career, myself, and the world around me.
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden

Adventure Registry

  • International Power Adapter

    $ 19

  • White Twin XL Comforter

    $ 35

  • Twin XL Sheet set

    $ 35

  • Two Firm Pillows

    $ 29

  • Multi-Purpose Passport wallet

    $ 15

  • Long Winter Jacket (Black)

    $ 175

  • Weekender Bag

    $ 80

  • Formal Outfit

    $ 150

  • Plane Tickets in EU

    $ 250