https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw Add your thoughts on the experience you had with British culture, especially in the first 3 months from your arrival en-us 2020-06-24 15:19:18 UTC 2024-10-15 08:11:29 UTC hello@padlet.com mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/641642609 Most of the events in Freshers week were about getting drunk]]> 2020-06-27 11:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/641642609 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/642160773 On the right you have different columns, you can add the content below or create new column if you need one. You can add the same post in few columns if you wish. Please suplement notes with videos, photos, drawing, links or screen records. You can add new posts by double left click. You can also comment other post and add your perspective on the topic mentioned there. Please be aware of your language, any vulgarism or hate speech will be deleted. 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Try to describe it as much as possible.]]> 2020-06-29 21:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643339976 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643343264 2020-06-29 21:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643343264 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643344075 2020-06-29 21:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643344075 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643344983 2020-06-29 21:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643344983 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643871030 I was suprised how polite are British. They keep saying "sorry" a lot]]> 2020-06-30 10:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643871030 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643871405 Saying "cheers" meaning thank you. ]]> 2020-06-30 10:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643871405 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643872772 It was after 2 motnhs, I didn't know what mince pies were thinking it was sth with meat]]> 2020-06-30 10:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643872772 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643874521 The culture of "pres" where everybody drinks very sweet alcoholic punch to get drunk before party didn't make me want to have more interactions with students in my student hall]]> 2020-06-30 11:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643874521 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643877581 I was suprised how polite are British. They keep saying "sorry" a lot]]> 2020-06-30 11:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643877581 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643877869 They asked me a lot of times if I'm lost if I was standing and looking at my phone for longer time. It was nice]]> 2020-06-30 11:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643877869 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643888700 Very weird challenges are given to students who want to be in a comitee. They don't seem to have anything to do with the position you candidate (eating eggs, swimming in dirty pool)]]> 2020-06-30 11:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643888700 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643891373 There were a lot of shortcuts in conversations or expressions I couldn't understand, especially young students used them a lot (18yo)]]> 2020-06-30 11:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643891373 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643892521 I tried to help others and ask if they are okay like other British did to me]]> 2020-06-30 11:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643892521 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643906677 If you haven't please read the files attached below. By contributing to this board you give your consent to the Informed Consent Form]]> 2020-06-30 11:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643906677 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643907775 2020-06-30 11:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643907775 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643917425 It took me a while to get used to not to get into cars on the street]]> 2020-06-30 12:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643917425 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643926726 If you have problem with adding link and writing, try to add the content first, then the tittle and then the note]]> 2020-06-30 12:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/643926726 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644398900 2020-06-30 22:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644398900 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644807548 Dishwashing machines are popular in the UK, but they are not really popular in China. Also, Chinese people like to rinse the foam completely, but British usually rinse them for once.]]> 2020-07-01 09:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644807548 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644810372 How to start a conversation: in China, we usually start a conversation by asking what meals did you have, but British people ask about the weather and I don't know how to continue with this topic.]]> 2020-07-01 09:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644810372 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644813994 Cover letter and CV are different from my home country]]> 2020-07-01 09:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644813994 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644815603 Limited choices in the UK]]> 2020-07-01 09:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644815603 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644816782 I don't really get the difference of each accent?]]> 2020-07-01 09:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644816782 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644820394 I can't count the coins immediately]]> 2020-07-01 09:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/644820394 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648246628 I was surprised that most of the British people knew about turkey or even visited once and they were really friendly to me]]> 2020-07-06 12:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648246628 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648247372 Saying hi or bye every time ]]> 2020-07-06 12:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648247372 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648249066 it is very limited, didn't like the taste]]> 2020-07-06 12:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648249066 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648250115 Disgusting view but maybe it is cultural]]> 2020-07-06 12:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648250115 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648251627 Teaching how to do it rather than what to do]]> 2020-07-06 12:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648251627 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648255284 in Turkey we would like to be friends with a foreign people more easily]]> 2020-07-06 12:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648255284 mwalkiewicz https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648265271 Sustanaibility and cheap for students]]> 2020-07-06 12:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648265271 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648332355 The train tickets in the UK are much more expensive than in Slovakia. Particularly, anything which goes from or to London is super expensive and even I used the Railcard, the ticket from London to Loughborough cost me about GBP 50-55.]]> 2020-07-06 14:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648332355 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648362596 Ordering groceries online is so convenient and the delivery fees are not high. Delivery drivers are usually very polite and helpful.]]> 2020-07-06 14:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648362596 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648364192 There are so many valuable information on the official governmental website, which were always so helpful.]]> 2020-07-06 14:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648364192 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648365470 Amazon is so handy in the UK. You can find everything an amazon and get it delivered to the Amazon locker at the University.]]> 2020-07-06 14:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648365470 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648366857 In UK rain precipitation is much higher than in Slovakia. Air in the UK feels more humid and better to breath. ]]> 2020-07-06 14:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648366857 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648368507 I believe my stay in the UK helped me to become more open-minded to other cultures, to try new things about worrying to much and to appreciate uniqueness of every single people I meet.]]> 2020-07-06 14:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648368507 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648371299 In my hall, despite it being dedicated to postgraduate student, I could hear a lot of noise of my flatmates. This was especially disturbing when I was approaching some important deadline as it was so hard to concentrate. I heard next year they will have some dedicated part for students who want to live in quiter environment.]]> 2020-07-06 14:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648371299 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648373942 It looks like almost nothing is compatible with the EU. 
-power socket
-driving on the left side
-yards instead of meters
-miles instead of kilometres
-pounds instead of euros
-time zone is -1
-time and date forms is also different]]> 2020-07-06 14:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648373942 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648378199 In Eastern Europe, we are used to a system where professors are "on a higher level" than students. In the UK, the hierarchy is pretty much flat, which helps to remove some of the tension.]]> 2020-07-06 14:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/648378199 csavva19 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649960647 Fast delivery on your orders online

]]> 2020-07-08 09:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649960647 csavva19 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649961302 expensive train/ bus but very cheap flights to other places in europe]]> 2020-07-08 09:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649961302 csavva19 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649963040 Green everywhere and nice parks
 ]]> 2020-07-08 09:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649963040 csavva19 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649963246 I really admire the buildings and the consistent look of the buildings. I also like how the new and old buildings are blend nicely together

]]> 2020-07-08 09:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649963246 csavva19 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649968581 Here is always cloudy ]]> 2020-07-08 09:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/649968581 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650021858 Disabled people can access almost everywhere, and they are respected by everyone]]> 2020-07-08 12:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650021858 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650023042 People are friendly and nice to strangers, and they are willing to help others selflessly]]> 2020-07-08 12:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650023042 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650023602 Sometimes I really can't understand their humour, but i have to blend in to avoid embarrassment. ]]> 2020-07-08 12:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650023602 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650024230 On weekends, drunk people can be seen in everywhere and some of them can be really rude]]> 2020-07-08 12:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650024230 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650025418 Most people are friendly though some of them can be really rude]]> 2020-07-08 12:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650025418 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650025967 Some people are really straightforward and ignorant, they can be violent or verbally abuse strangers. ( COVID-19 or racism)]]> 2020-07-08 12:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650025967 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650027006 I am getting more open and straightforward ]]> 2020-07-08 12:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650027006 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650027272 I learnt the importance of caring others and respecting the differences between people]]> 2020-07-08 12:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650027272 https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650027979 Individualism and communism. Chinese tend to think for the group and majority, sometimes will easily comprise,while the British people pay more attention to own benefits. The balance is slightly different.]]> 2020-07-08 12:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwalkiewicz/cbudy3hjwkoxm0qw/wish/650027979