When reflecting on the most significant aspects of the Thailand field trip, it is challenging to narrow them down to just one or two experiences. This field trip felt like a true leap into the unknown, as it was my first time ever leaving Europe and my first time experiencing Thai culture. Despite the leap,...
From the moment I arrived in Thailand, surrounded by unfamiliar streets, new faces, and a completely different culture, I knew this field trip would push me beyond my comfort zone. What I didn’t expect was how quickly connections would form-not only with my classmates, but with the Thai students who welcomed us as if we...
Going to the other side of the globe with people I barely knew from class took an unexpected turn that I never imagined. This trip to Thailand was more than just travel; it was a transformative experience. The journey began at a London airport, where we waited for one another, discovered our seatmates, and slowly...
The most significant aspect of the Thailand field trip was the collective experience of immersion and how cross-cultural learning transformed my confidence, relationships, and approach to learning. As a law student, I am used to quiet, structured classes where the law is fixed and there is limited opportunity to openly express personal viewpoints. Because of this, I...
I have yet to set foot in Thailand or explore much of the world. As a child, adventure never called my name, but moving to the UK introduced me to a new addiction: language learning. The early days of picking up a new language are always tough, but my drive to master English was ignited...
As the time for the trip to Thailand gets closer, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I expect from the experience and what I hope to learn. Even though I’ve travelled before, this trip feels completely different—mainly because I’ve never been outside Europe. The idea of stepping so far beyond what’s familiar is both...
Even though this will be my first time travelling to Thailand, it isn’t my first time in Southeast Asia. Having previously visited Hong Kong, I feel slightly more prepared and less anxious about the journey. I have a rough idea of what long flight times feel like and what kind of weather to expecthumid, warm,...
I wonder how many people I have subjected to this utterance since the beginning of my second year at university. It has been something I’ve looked forward to ever since I chose this module at the end of my first year. The opportunity to go on a field trip to Thailand is very significant to...
I am writing this blog two days before my departure to Thailand. I’m thrilled to embark on this trip, as I’ve never been this far from home, and I’m eager to explore the city of Bangkok. I imagine this trip to be very exciting and educational, as I’m going to be socialising with the Thai...
The field trip I’ve been researching and discussing all semester is finally just around the corner: Bangkok, Thailand. Having previously ventured to South Asia, I’m eager to witness the cultural shift as we continue east. My expectations are currently shaped by what I know of the region, which is humidity beyond belief, which usually turns...
Going to Thailand for the second time in the same year feels like stepping into a dream I never thought I would experience. Back in April 2025, I was sitting in my hotel room in Bangkok, still reeling from the thrill of being in a completely new environment, when an unexpected email arrived from my...
Before this upcoming trip, I have never travelled to Thailand; I have never actually been to Asia before, let alone South East Asia. The furthest I had travelled was to East Africa, where my family is from. Everything I know about Thailand, particularly Bangkok, comes from anecdotes shared by friends who have been fortunate enough...