Introducing Dylan: Switching cities then abroad again

So, I have found myself in the beginning stages of what is my third study abroad experience as a college undergraduate. I've landed in Washington DC, a city I last visited briefly when I was in 5th grade and it's not exactly what I remember. However, I only really remember my friend's backyard pool and a few boring museums. Now that I think of it, it's been 12 years and I'm probably not the same as last time I visited, so DC likely doesn't remember me either. This is probably good because now I can give the museums a second chance without the city looking down on me.

I've moved abroad a couple times and there are always some essential things to take care of before anything else. The first step is probably figuring out where you live and how to get there. Soon after, you realize a more important step is figuring out where you live and how to get to everywhere else. DC's metro has been the primary transportation option for us, but that has only been a positive thing so far. In comparison to my past experiences with subways, the Metro should take the title of king, or at least be accepted as a member of the nobility. I was surprised by the aesthetically pleasing underground stations, well-kept trains, and the signs on every platform telling you how much longer you have to wait before you pile in with other well-dressed washingtonians.

Obviously, another big part of studying or interning abroad is getting to know the people you'll be seeing everyday. Sometimes there are people you know you will be friends with immediately and sometimes it's quite the opposite. I think we all know what can happen when strangers become roommates. However, for our group of 16 London interns, things seem to be going pretty well and we can probably consider ourselves lucky that we're getting along so well. We've all spent a few days together, made some new friends, and somehow managed to live in four person apartments without wireless internet and peacefully share a single Ethernet cable.

I'm getting accustomed to DC and really enjoying the city and the many things it has to offer, but, we're moving on to London in a week and I'll have to learn to take those first couple steps again. Luckily, I'll have the same recent friends to help me brave taking those steps in an even bigger playground.