United Kingdom – Temple Update

Quarantine Life in the UK

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:39:34 +0000

Much like the U.S., the United Kingdom has been hit hard by the Coronavirus, and as of three weeks ago, the entire country went into lockdown. Individuals are allowed to go outside once per day for exercise, and once per day if they need to do essential shopping for groceries. The impact of the virus has been felt across the country, but some individuals feel that the U.K. could have been more…

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Temple Update in Paris: After the Fire

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:31:22 +0000

It’s been an unusual time here in Paris the past few days, as crowds of people are flooding in, trying to get a glimpse of the damage to the historic Notre Dame cathedral for themselves, and trying to process the devastation caused by the fire. Since Monday there has been an increased police presence around Notre Dame cathedral, controlling the crowds of spectators. Annick Foucrier…

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The Eagles Land in London

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:45:42 +0000

Wembley Park turned into a sea of green this past weekend as Eagles fans made their way to the stadium to watch the recent Superbowl champs take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. This is the first time the birds have played in the UK, sending fans into a whirlwind of excitement. The team has even attracted support from those not to close to the city of brotherly love. Eagles fan Yahanas Tabbey…

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Wedding Bells in Windsor: Princess Eugenie’s Royal Wedding

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:16:17 +0000

Wedding bells were ringing last Friday morning as Princess Eugenie’s royal ceremony marked the second royal wedding of this year. The Queen’s granddaughter and her fiance Jack Brooksbank said their “I do’s” at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, the same church that Prince Harry chose to marry Meghan Markle this past May. Members of the public were excited to be apart of yet another royal event…

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Update Abroad: Camden Market’s Booming Business

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:01:17 +0000

Camden Market may be a distance away from some of London’s most popular sites, but what is it about this shop that makes it so unique? Opening in 1974, it started as a small antique and crafts fair and is now a growing sensation. Camden resident, Ana Kitrinos shared why the market is close to her heart. “I bought a lot of things here. I used to eat here a lot because I love the food.

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Update Abroad: Londoners Welcome Rainy Boat Race

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:40:19 +0000

Update Abroad Correspondent Stetson Miller attended a historic London event, the 162nd Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Around 250,000 gathered along the Thames river bank to see the two universities row to victory. But severe storms brought rain wind and hail to the event and even caused one boat to sink. But the rain didn’t stop spectators from enjoying the competition. “I think it makes it a…

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A Philly “Phave” from Across the Pond

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:40:24 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, London has many more cultural foods than originally thought. However, one Philadelphia favorite has recently managed to earn ranks among all the rest – the cheesesteak. Liberty Cheesesteak is the first official Philadelphia cheesesteak in London because the traditional ingredients are not available in the United Kingdom. The company must make it’s own cheese…

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Owls Settle into New Nest

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:00:43 +0000

Temple Update’s Fall London correspondents, Kylie Winkler and Alison Boettlin, give you an inside look at Temple students’ new home in King’s Cross. See what the average day of an Owl abroad looks like and discover what it’s like to be a London commuter. Be sure to follow Kylie and Alison throughout the Fall 2015 semester for a closer look at life in London. …

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A Temple Owl’s Flight Abroad

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:00:04 +0000

Spending time abroad in college is an opportunity many students are given but few take. As a transfer student in my sophomore year, I wasn’t sure if I would have the time or the credits to study abroad. Despite my uncertainty, I applied for the SMC London Study Away program and a couple months later I found myself boarding a plane to Great Britain. While part of me tried to conquer my fear of…

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