There are lots of pretty cool places to study abroad in the world, but if you studied abroad in London, you know that your city and abroad home-away-from-home has everywhere else in the world beat. Every person who studies abroad is obviously going to be biased toward the city where they picked to study. However, London is the exception to the rule because everyone knows deep down that it is the greatest city in the world. Here are just a few signs you become a true Londoner during your time abroad:
1. You became a master of the Tube system after a few months because it was the best way to get around.
2. The bus system was more confusing, but the double decker thing was always fun.
3. The buses also were the only option at night because the Tube closed way too early.
4. Whether you like tea or not, you learned to like it to have tea and scones at a tea shop like a true Brit.
5. You probably tried fish and chips within your first week in England.
6. When the server asked you if you wanted mushed or whole peas with your fish and chips, you felt nothing but confusion.
7. You were not about the mushed peas, but you did really learn to love malted vinegar on, like, basically everything.
8. You take pride in now saying "pub" instead of "bar." Bar is just far too American.
9. You enjoyed hanging around the "pub" with all your "mates" during your time in London.
10. England is also just great because they understand you are mature and responsible enough to handle a drink at your beloved pub.
11. Embarrassingly enough, you did take a few selfies with famous landmarks like Big Ben and the Eye during your first few weeks in London.
12. However, as you became a true Londoner, you began to be irritated by all those annoying tourists breathing your English air.
13. Trafalgar Square was always filled with people fascinated by various street performers.
14. Picadilly Circus was normally the worst as it basically is the Times Square of London.
15. Regardless, there was just something intoxicating about the hustle and bustle of the city.
16. Primark became your go-to whenever you needed something quickly to keep up with the latest London trends.
17. Zara and TopShop were there when you wanted to go a bit more upscale.
18. You liked to go to Harod's to pretend like you could afford to shop there, but all you could afford was tea from the food court.
19. In fact, everything in London is just kind of expensive.
20. You love London more than anything. Your wallet hates London more than anything.
21. Unfortunately when it comes to money you're kinda like "Oh well, you only London once."
22. You need money to fund your frequent Pret-a-Manger trips.
23. Also, you are a frequent Costa Coffee customer.
24. You really miss getting pizza at Pizza Express.
25. You sometimes would dream you would meet the Queen at Pizza Express. Prince William and Harry have gone to McDonald's before, so it could happen.
26. You would try to be as fabulous and gorgeous as Kate Middleton, but you always ended up more like Mia Thermopolis pre-princess makeover.
27. It was fun though to tour the Royal's house at Kensington Palace. You weren't allowed where they actually live, but you will take what you can get.
28. Why do the Royals get to live in a palace, but you have to live in a dorm?
29. Hey, at least a British dorm is better than any American dorm.
30. You also know deep down in your heart you someday will make enough money to be able to afford to come back to London, and maybe live in a two-bedroom flat, if you are lucky. After all, London is your home.
