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Moving to London in a week (study abroad)
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Yeah wtf is a chemist shop? All I'm imagining is some scary laboratory with test tubes but apparently they make sandwiches and soup in this lab equipment? 
No but really, I am trying to save $$ (£), and I can not "afford" to live in Kensington, it's part of my school tuition, which is paid for from my scholarship, and also a $2,000 grant I got to study abroad. So yes, I am pretty broke and my parents aren't paying for everything
I think if I decide to take the underground (not subway right?) I'll just pay the first time regular then worry about getting a card after a few days. My school might even provide one (although I think they would've mentioned it by now)
Thanks for the responses guys I appreciate it! Keep em coming if you have any other random tips/tricks/advice for me I'm all ears!
No but really, I am trying to save $$ (£), and I can not "afford" to live in Kensington, it's part of my school tuition, which is paid for from my scholarship, and also a $2,000 grant I got to study abroad. So yes, I am pretty broke and my parents aren't paying for everything
I think if I decide to take the underground (not subway right?) I'll just pay the first time regular then worry about getting a card after a few days. My school might even provide one (although I think they would've mentioned it by now)
Thanks for the responses guys I appreciate it! Keep em coming if you have any other random tips/tricks/advice for me I'm all ears!
Wait what do you guys call soda? I dont really drink soda anyway. Just wondering
I know chips = French fries
Water closet
Torch = flashlight (always thought this was silly)
I'm sure I'll pick it up real quick
I know chips = French fries
Water closet
Torch = flashlight (always thought this was silly)
I'm sure I'll pick it up real quick
as you suggest, the ticket windows at the entrance to the heathrow tube station are quite convenient and since he'll go right past them anyway, so it's convenient to get his Oyster card right there.
He should avoid using his credit card for small purchases since there's an extremely good chance that his card issuer will charge a foreign currency conversion fee that can be pricey for smaller transactions.....depending on whichever is higher, a % of the transaction or a minimum fee ($3 to $5 typically)
drug store or pharmacy
Once in England cash some money for a Strida bike.
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Yeah wtf is a chemist shop? All I'm imagining is some scary laboratory with test tubes but apparently they make sandwiches and soup in this lab equipment?
Boots the Chemist is what you guys would call a drug store but they sell pre-packed sandwiches as long with a packet of crisps (chips) and bottle of soda/juice/ginger (as we call it in Scotland OllyW!) Ask for soda and you are most likely to get soda water (carbonated water which was nice in whisky in the 1960s). Also acceptable for cheap lunches are supermarkets Tesco/Sainsburys/Asda (owned by Wall Mart) who normally do similar lunch deals for £3.
I've mentioned this before, and been shot down for it, but I love Wetherspoons. They are everywhere, drink is cheap and food is average but it's a known quantity. If you can't find anything better, you can always find a Wetherspoons.
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"The tube" also acceptable, but Subway is a sandwich shop.
999 not 911
Most people outside of London have no idea what an Oyster card is, and they don't explain it too well. They aren't mandatory but it will save you money.
Fanny doesn't mean what you think it means.
Have fun trying!sou1 so1di3r said:
and in quite a few places in the USA too
the thing I find strange is that they say "Coke" in the South even when they don't want Coke.......
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I've never tried it, but I know 112 works for the benefit of our European visitors.
and in quite a few places in the USA too
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the thing I find strange is that they say "Coke" in the South even when they don't want Coke.......
it is common for it to be called "fizzy juice" in the uk too.
Yeah I call it soda. Pop is common too, mostly in the south or hillbillies
If I was at a restaurant and asked for a coke, I'd expect to get a coke lol. Idk who says coke and means something else unless you ask for a coke and get a pepsi... It's like the same thing.
And... fanny lol. I'll have to be careful with that one
If I was at a restaurant and asked for a coke, I'd expect to get a coke lol. Idk who says coke and means something else unless you ask for a coke and get a pepsi... It's like the same thing.
And... fanny lol. I'll have to be careful with that one
And... fanny lol. I'll have to be careful with that one
You can also say 'I'm going outside to smoke a fag' without anyone raising their eyebrows (although it's a bad habit)!
the thing I find strange is that they say "Coke" in the South even when they don't want Coke.......
I'm from the south and i can't explain it. All I know is when someone asks me for a coke I ask them "What kind?" Same goes for ordering in restaurants.
Anyways, OP I hope you have a great time over there.
If you find that you can't understand what the locals are saying, do not be alarmed. They're speaking English.
I'm really hoping I can go to the (american) Football game at Wembley in Oct. if ticket prices aren't nuts. The Bears are my hometown and favorite team and I've never seen them at Soldier Field either.
But I do want to also catch a real foooooootball match (soccer eh!) sometime if I can. Not sure how high ticket prices run for those things, and I'm sure it depends on the league etc.
But I do want to also catch a real foooooootball match (soccer eh!) sometime if I can. Not sure how high ticket prices run for those things, and I'm sure it depends on the league etc.
Get an oyster. Travel is cheaper with one, and you can sell it back when you leave.
I've lived in London 3 years, and I'd never leave home without one.
I've lived in London 3 years, and I'd never leave home without one.
Who the bloody hell says that?! It's a toilet or "loo". Bathroom can work too. Signs in the street often use "W.C." to show where a public toilet is because it's short. I had great fun correcting my friend at uni who spoke 'Merican!
Your going to have a great time!
I used to think that. But more and more they are wearing thin padding/thin body armour.
But I do want to also catch a real foooooootball match (soccer eh!) sometime if I can. Not sure how high ticket prices run for those things, and I'm sure it depends on the league etc.
Premier league teams you are looking at generally £40+ Some of the lower teams might be cheaper but to see one of the top teams then that is what you need to budget for. If you want a proper football atmosphere I would avoid Arsenal
If you want to see a game but cheaper then West Ham are London based and are in the Championship (second tier). Their tickets are a bit cheaper about £25-30 iirc. Just avoid West Ham v Millwall.
And... fanny lol. I'll have to be careful with that one
Also be very careful using the word spunk. It has an entirely different meaning.
Hehehe Indeed. I always laugh and shake my head when I see American "football" players.
He doesn't need an Oyster card to use the tube but if he's trying to not spend to much it would be silly not not get one.
OP, you can buy an Oyster card right at the tube station. If you have to stop there anyway to buy a ticket you might as well buy the Oyster card right away.
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