The People(in the North of England)

From Sergei

One day I dropped my wallet in the pub. I said good-bye to my identity card and blocked my bank cards. I was taken aback when Helen told me that the people from the pub had contacted the college and I can collect my wallet any time from the pub.

From Carmen

I have never had any prejudices about the English (British?) I like the way they smile to you and being polite, but I have never experienced deep immersion into the British way of life. I also must say that my contacts were limited to the areas where business is involved (restaurants, shops, etc.) so I’m unable to say if all the British are as nice as the people I met in Lancaster.
Lessons, lunches, trips….bathroom . We’ve shared everything!
Impressions, feelings, personal and professional experiences.
We’ve been an amazingly collaborative group: cheerful and kind. A group of people you felt comfortable with from the very first moment, without being afraid of asking anybody: what did he say? Or can I go with you to…?

By the way, our encounter in Lancaster marks a new milestone in my life : From now on, I have the resolute purpose of studying the European Geography and History and learn more about all our wonderful countries.

And who said British people are cold and have a stiff upper-lip? Down with stereotypes!!!
And what to say about our teachers: Hillary, James, Paul Egglestone, Keith , …all of them kind and warm . Of course a special mention for our amazing Helen who was the soul of our course.

From Tanya

Friendly people, easy interactions on a public level, people are indeed helpful, patient, smiling. What a contrast to my culture where a smile seems to cost billions…