So I haven't learned much medicine yet, but I have learned a lot about England, Newcastle and there culture. I especially wanted to let you all know some of the unique and interesting phrases that I have heard so far.
qwery - question
lifts - elevator
toilets - restrooms
cash point - ATM
hash sign - pound sign (on a phone)
leaf through - browse through
bloody hell - darn
cheers - thanks
mobile - cell phone
Hen/Stag party - bachelorette/bachelor party
ring - call
Zed - the letter Z
take away - to go
Well this is all I remember for now, but I'll make sure to update this list with each subsequent post.
I thought I'd tell you all a little about Newcastle, and let me be to be the first to point out that Helaina (for all of you who know her would absolutely love it here.) It is the most energy and water conscience place I have ever been. All of the outlets (including the stove) have a switch that you have to turn to turn the appliance on. The elevators and hall lights all turn off when you aren't in them it's truly amazing. They really seem to be on top of keeping their environment clean and doing what's best for everyone.
Eating in Newcastle is also an interesting experience, everything is more expensive if you stay and eat in the restaurant. This included places like starbucks where they actually put your drink in a ceramic cup if your eating in and charge you some percentage more (not actually sure how much it is yet), but I do know it's mandated by law for them to charge you more for eating in.
Well that's all I have for now, Cheers!
Trip to the Negev
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2 comments:
I knew you would get your computer working (on your own-no less) ... you learned a new and valuable lesson. I thought that was interesting that doctors are known for drug abuse. How about alcohol? I guess the students sometimes feel that they have so much to study that they need something to keep them awake to get through it. That's a shame because the one person you don't want doing drugs is your doctor!!! I know you will keep your nose clean....(that has a whole new meaning doesn't it).
hahahah after I sent the email on the grammar mistake I read this :
and let me be to be the first to point out
and said WTF is allie like asleep while writing this?
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