Hope things are going well back in Texas! Today marks one month that I’ve spent in Aberdeen, and it has truly been an eye-opening experience so far. The past month has gone by so fast, and yet my arrival in Scotland seems like a distant memory from long ago. I’ve already had so many enlightening encounters and have made so many great friends here in the UK.
Here are a few things that have become a part of everyday life now, even though they shocked me when I first arrived:
- Sinks have separate faucets for hot and cold water
- Cars drive on the left side of the road
- Roundabouts (the European term for circle intersection) replace typical intersections
- Many grocery stores expect you to bring your own bag, and they charge you if you use their plastic bags
- It’s the norm here to make coffee and/or tea by heating water in a self-contained heating pot that plugs into the wall
- Shopping centers and stores typically close around 4-5 pm
- Even on extremely sunny days, the high temperature is around 50-60 degrees Farenheit
On a different note, I moved into a new flat that’s much closer to campus over the weekend. I’m now only 5 minutes away from school, so no more walking 15-20 minutes each way to class each day. Four of us live in the flat, and my roommates are from Scotland, Luxembourgh, and Bulgaria. My new bedroom is pictured below:
It’s been particularly interesting to get to know Frazier, the Scottish roommate, since he was born and raised in Scotland. In addition to teaching us several phrases in the Gaelic dialect, he’s told us several of the best places to visit in Scotland. My other roommate Nick is buying a car this weekend, so we’re going to start taking road trips around the country as soon as possible.
I’m off now to study for classes, but I’ll stay in touch and keep all of you updated. Best wishes and have a great week!
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