We\u2019ve been asking our International Outreach Ambassadors some questions about how they have adapted to being \u00a0in the UK. This is how Poetica, a second year Psychology student, who comes from the US, finds living and studying here.<\/p>\n
What is the biggest similarity between your hometown\/country and Bath\/UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n The UK and the US are fairly similar culturally, especially in terms of how friendly everybody I meet is.<\/p>\n What\u2019s surprised you about moving to\/living in the UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n The weather actually isn\u2019t as horrible as I thought it would be. Everybody told me it was just constantly rainy, and while there are a lot of gloomy days, there\u2019s plenty of sunny ones too.<\/p>\n What do you miss most about your home country? How have you overcome this, was there a positive outcome?<\/strong><\/p>\n I really miss snow in the winters. In my home state, we\u2019d consistently get several centimetres of snow all throughout the winter and often into the spring. I miss things like snowball fights and sledding and white Christmases. I\u2019ve managed to overcome this by doing other wintery activities that get me in the same mood, like going to Christmas markets or ice skating, and I\u2019ve really enjoyed them. I\u2019m also hoping to one day take a trip to the Alps to see the snow there!<\/p>\n What are your top three things to do in Bath?<\/strong><\/p>\n My favourite thing to do is hands down going to Bathwick fields (especially in the spring when it\u2019s covered in flowers) and enjoying the view! I also really love going into town for a meal, window shopping with my friends, and exploring all the parks Bath has to offer.<\/p>\n Are you part of any clubs\/societies at Uni or in Bath?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m on the committee for STAR (Student Action for Refugees). We run campaigns and volunteering activities throughout the year to help refugee families in the Bath area. It\u2019s such a rewarding experience and I\u2019ve met so many lovely people through it.<\/p>\n What do you love most about living in Bath?<\/strong><\/p>\n I love how it feels like the perfect compromise between a city and a small town. In the city center, there are plenty of stores, history, and activities, and it\u2019s convenient for travel to bigger cities like Bristol or London. But there\u2019s also plenty of nature to enjoy, and the lifestyle is very slow paced.<\/p>\n What\u2019s your favourite place to eat\/favourite takeaway in Bath?<\/strong><\/p>\n Over the last few months, I\u2019ve become absolutely obsessed with Tortilla. Their burritos are my go-to order for whenever I don\u2019t feel like cooking, and the atmosphere inside their restaurant is super nice too. I\u2019m also a huge fan of The Oven, it\u2019s an amazing pizza place and their fluffy crusts are to die for.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the best or worst thing you\u2019ve eaten since being in the UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n The best thing is hands down anything from Din Tai Fung in London. I\u2019ve tried new dishes every time I\u2019ve gone and all of them are incredible. My favourite is probably the xiaolongbao though.<\/p>\n Is there somewhere in Bath\/UK that you\u2019d like to go but haven\u2019t been yet?<\/strong><\/p>\n In Bath, I\u2019ve been meaning to go see the view from Alexandra Park for ages but haven\u2019t gotten around to it yet. Outside Bath, I\u2019m absolutely dying to visit Edinburgh in Scotland!<\/p>\n What\u2019s your favourite or weirdest UK tradition you have learnt about?<\/strong><\/p>\n A lot of British people I\u2019ve met have raved about watching a show called I\u2019m a Celebrity<\/em> around the holidays. 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