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17 Things That Happen When You Move to London

Mind the gap.

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17 Things That Happen When You Move to London
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Let’s face it: The best part of Pepperdine is the study abroad program. This year I’m studying in London and I’ve been here for a month and can’t picture living anywhere else. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions since I hopped off the plane. I’m still not used to the accents, I really miss Target, everyone says cheers, and the Brexit is real. What else is new?

1. You almost die every time you cross the street

Cars do not care if they run you over.

2. You don’t get tired of the accents

They're amazing.

3. Pret becomes life

Move over Starbucks, Pret is everything and is way cheaper.

4. You go broke

The pound is stronger than the dollar so you have to add 30% to everything you buy #ripbankaccount

5. You spend all your money on alcohol

You're looking at paying nine pounds for a drink...

6. You think the Roxy is cool

The only good thing about the nightclub the Roxy is the eight dollar pitchers on Thursdays.

7. The Tube is your best friend

Mind the gap.

8.You don’t understand what side of the sidewalk to walk on

They drive on the left but will walk anywhere…it doesn’t make sense

9. Primark is your new best friend

It's very stressful but so cheap. Way better than Forever 21.

10. The night bus becomes your second home

Why can’t the tube's Piccadilly line stay open all night?

11. You walk by tons of historical sights and don’t notice

Oh yeah, there's my friend Big Ben.

12. You still don’t understand what the royal family does

We're still uncultured swines.

13. Harrods still scares you

It's famous for a reason and impossible to not get lost.

14. The Tate Modern becomes the new Broad

Step aside, LA.

15. You have to ask for a take-away instead of take-out

The term “take out” is a foreign concept

16. Saying “pants” refers to underwear

Yeah, don't make this mistake.

17. People are stingy about buying you a drink

Goodbye money.

But I still love this city and it's my new home.

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