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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language that is spoken is English, but since I am an international study student, I have had the opportunity to spend time with other international students and hear many different languages being spoken including French, Mandarin and Spanish.

What type of money is used here?:

The type of money used here is the pound. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

It depends on the size. I have seen a 16-ounce bottle of water sold for about $1.30, and a one-liter bottle of water sold for about $0.70.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal that I had this week was a chicken burger and chips (fries) from Nando's, a South African Chicken place that is popular all over the United Kingdom. The food in this place had bold spices, which can be hard to find in England.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I surprisingly heard a lot of American pop music.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I participated in a hip-hop dance tutorial session for one of the clubs at the university and I had a blast. I met a lot of new people from places like London, Hong Kong and even Los Angles.

What did I read this week?:

I did not get a chance to read much this week.

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