TCE student Mason Roddy and three other Engineering in London study abroad students stand together in a group with a blue sky background on top of a hillside that overlooks a large green field and cityscape.

Study Abroad Student Report: Mason Roddy

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My time on this short study abroad had a profound impact on me.  My professors allowed me to experience the new cultures I was surrounded by and the school work was challenging, but doable.  We often took class trips to famous places relevant to our studies like: the steam and water museum, the British Science Museum, Greenwich, and more.  Our weekends were kept free from any of these trips to allow us to have our own free time to spend as we wished. 

I traveled throughout Great Britain and experienced its different cultures and history.  Perhaps, my favorite part was Edinburgh, Scotland.  The city seemed frozen in time, and as a history enthusiast, I loved it.  More than that, they blended the old Medieval architecture with modern architecture well.  In the center of the city, you would not have thought the next street was full of modern glass buildings.  The city meshed the ancient feel of the castle and cobblestone streets with modern comforts, buildings, and transportation.

Along with visiting these amazing new places, I was challenged and pushed out of my comfort zone to live in a new country, with people I knew little about, and take classes.  I definitely learned new things about myself.  I am thankful I had the opportunity to be part of this program, meet the people within it, and share my experiences with others. 

Additional Photos

Mason Roddy and three other Engineering in London study abroad students standing in front of a cliff that is topped with green grass. This cliff is positioned in front of a castle-like building and a downtown shop area is shown to the right.
A country side view of an open field during sunset. The sky is a light orange and yellow tint which reflects on the crops in the field. Train tracks are visible in the immediate foreground. A slight motion blur gives the perception this view is from a moving train.
A scenic view of the Dugald Stewart Monument and the city of London from a raised view. The monument is at eye level while the cityscape is on a lower plane, visible from an elevated position overhead.
The Royal Mile in downtown London, England viewed from street level. Multiple buildings on the left side are painted in assorted colors from tan to red to blue to purple to tan to blue from nearest to furthest. A rounded top building stands on the front right side of the image with the bottom half painted red.
The Royal Mile is shown from an elevated view looking down from the top of a building. Multiple cars and people are on the street and sidewalk below.
A street level view of the "Big Ben" clock tower and assorted other historical buildings in downtown London, England.