-Guest Blogger Richard Orr For the past three years, as a Goshen College spouse, I’ve found myself on the periphery of the Goshen College Community. I’ve met some remarkable people, watched its traditions, its vibrant campus life, and its deep-rooted…
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This blog shares the experiences of Goshen College students participating in the Study-Service Term trip to London, United Kingdom.
Over three immersive weeks, students are exploring the theme of Arts and Purpose, discovering how literature, performance and history shape cultural understanding in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. From visiting iconic sites like the Globe Theatre and the British Museum to meeting authors, editors and publishers and engaging with London’s diverse communities, this experience blends study with curiosity and creativity. These reflections invite readers into the moments that are shaping students’ appreciation for storytelling, artistic expression and the many ways culture and purpose intersect across a global city.
Study AbroadFrom the Periphery to the Heart of Goshen College: Lessons from the London SST
Study AbroadFrom Hanif Kureishi to the London Central Mosque: SST London Exploring Diaspora, Identity, and Belonging in London
As our class continues to study the diaspora that exists in London, we read a short story by one of my most influential authors, Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia. Kureishi’s work often explores race, immigration, identity, and…
Study AbroadLiterature, Culture, and Global Perspectives in London
As we reach the halfway point of our SST in London, we are struck by how quickly time moves and how much we manage to pack into each day. After reading Agatha Christie and examining the depiction and treatment of…
Study AbroadFrom the Pit to the Page: Reading London Through Its Streets and Stages
The Global Lit in London group has completed our mini-unit on the markets of London, where we examined space and place in relation to culture and the diaspora. Students read essays and engaged in rich discussions on colonialism, gentrification, capitalism,…
Study AbroadLondon Immersion Begins: Brixton, History, and First Impressions
by, Roy Jackson After one bus, two planes, one train, and more than 20 hours of door-to-door travel, the Global Literature in London class has arrived safely—albeit a bit disoriented and jet-lagged. After settling in at St. Athans Hotel in Bloomsbury,…
Study AbroadArts & Purpose: Global Literature in London May SST
Only a few days until we embark for London! Roy Jackson and his husband Richard Orr are excited to be leading the Global Literature in London SST.
Study AbroadTrip to Oxford
By Maggie Lapp On Thursday the group took a day trip to Oxford. As the self proclaimed biggest fan of the Harry Potter series, (though not the author of the books,) I was excited to visit the campus that inspired…
Study AbroadJephtha-the last English Oratorio by Handel
Barbican Centre. Performers are taking a bow after almost three hours of singing. By Victor Vegas In the evening of Wednesday May 7th, the Arts in London crew had the privilege of watching a performance of G.F Handel’s oratorio Jephtha…
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Covent Garden visit
By Jacob Stotzfus This Monday, the Arts in London group went to see the Romeo and Juliet Ballet in the Covent Garden Royal Ballet and Opera House. Full of extremely talented dancers and actors on a massive stage and impressive set,…
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Arts-in-London: London city tour
By Naomi Klassen “On our first full day in London, while all of us were only slightly jet-lagged, Solomia and her husband Arthur led us in a walking tour of the city. This was a great chance for the group...
Study AbroadPoetry Open Mic at RichMix
What a night we had at open mic night! The vibes in the room were everything from comedy, sorrow, grief, revenge and happiness. We traveled to Tower Hamlets, London to attend open mic night at RichMix. They welcome the communities...
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A Visit from Daljit Nagra
This morning we had the pleasure of welcoming to our class Daljit Nagra, a poet whose work we’ve been reading. Nagra is a British poet whose poems relate to the experience of Indians born in the UK (especially Indian Sikhs), and...
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We’ve arrived!
May 2024 All 23 London students arrived safe and sound (if a bit sleepy) yesterday morning around 10am British Summer Time. I (Peter) met them at the airport, and we took a bus (“coach”) into city center. Our lodgings are...