A Week Well Spent

Being able to spend this spring break studying abroad in London was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I made new friends and memories during our time spent in London. It was a great group of people and RD’s! Some of my favorite highlights of the trip were St Paul’s Cathedral, Greenwich, Stonehenge, and Salisbury Cathedral just to name a few. I also enjoyed the free time during the trip that we were given, so that way we could also see the city in our on way. The trip and class noticeably improved my sketching sills from the start of the class, up to the end of the trip. Having a sketch book throughout the trip is also a good way to look back and remember all the sites we saw throughout the trip. My favorite site that we saw on the trip was Westminster Abbey. Even though pictures could not be taken inside, it was nice to experience and take in Westminster without the distraction of your phone. Noticing the numerous graves of all the famous and well know people buried inside made me realize how import Westminster is to the history of the United Kingdom. What stood out to me the most was the westworks façade, with all its beautiful detail throughout the whole façade. What I enjoyed the most about the whole trip was that each day was a new experience. Each day of the trip we explored different parts of London and seeing different sites across the city. This made me realize how sprawling the city is, and that there is so many amazing things to do and see. Spending spring break abroad in London gave me a good sense on what daily life is like in the city, along with the United Kingdom compared to America. London is my favorite city, and I plan on visiting the city again very soon!  The week we spent in the city just scratched the surface, I am looking forward to coming back and exploring more parts of London. 

 

Anthony’s Bio Post

Hi, Im Anthony Battaglia. I am a second year majoring in architecture. My home town is Millburn, New Jersey which is a suburb of New York and is about 40 minutes from the city. I have also lived in Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. Being at Ohio State is a great fit for me, since the campus is in an urban area, and I’ve lived close to big cities growing up. Some hobbies of mine include snowboarding, swimming, sailing, photography, and traveling. I have traveled to more than half of the States along with Canada, plus a few countries in the Caribbean. I am very excited to visit London because I have never been there before. I love visiting different cities, and London has always interested me. What interests me the most about London is how new modern towers/buildings are built right along the historic/classic architecture throughout the city. I am looking forward to seeing Stonehenge because it amazes me how old it is, along with the history behind it. St. Paul’s Cathedral looks breathtaking from the  pictures I have seen, and I am excited to see the cathedral in person.

Me in Chicago last summer