Presh Olives

Tag: London

  • UK after Lockdown: Fun activities to do after lockdown

    UK after Lockdown: Fun activities to do after lockdown

    Sipping English Tea in a park

    The UK has got beautiful and colourful places to relax and look around. The parks are quiet and going in the park is perfect for teas, coffee and pleasant stroll. Tis the season to walk in the park!

    Enjoy a boat ride!

    If you live in London, Sail down the Thames. The Thames is undoubtedly the country’s most recognisable river. Offering breathtaking views of both sides of the city, a world class experience with great views.

    Exploring London’s most iconic bridge 

    Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic structures, and never ceases to impress locals and tourists alike. Tower Bridge is my favourite place in London. Exploring the landmark is a breathtaking and memorable experience. This is an unforgettable historical thing to do in London. 

    Visiting and exploring nearby cities

    Enjoy as much as you can, the cities and  the incredible structures are free to view. While you enjoying a drink at one of the nearby cafes, pubs and restaurants.

    Walking tour in London

    It’s truly a unique way to experience a lot in London, in a short amount of time. Walking round the beautiful city offers the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of London.

  • Top places to visit outside LONDON

    Top places to visit outside LONDON

    Edinburgh

    There’s so much to see outside of London. UK has good transport links, making getting into any city much easier. In all cities, you can also find guides to help you through your adventure.

    London is the capital, but often people forget there’s so much more to see outside London.

    Here are some beautiful pictures of some popular cities in the UK. Any time I travel across the country, I try to take as many pictures as possible so I can share with y’all. So next time you plan to visit the UK,  be sure you’ve got much more to see outside London.

    Manchester
    Glasgow
    Leeds
    Bradford
  • Studying in the UK | International students (Nigeria)

    Studying in the UK | International students (Nigeria)

    As an international student, you’ll find an array of exciting experiences ahead of you and will have the opportunity to discover places in the the United kingdom and meet new people.

    As the UK is a cosmopolitan city, you’ll find that many UK customs are already familiar.
    If you’re a Nigerian, don’t stress it! you will settle down quickly. You will find Nigerians everywhere so don’t worry about being lonely. Don’t be surprised if you find more than 5 Nigerians in your class.

    As a Nigerian studying in the UK, it was really easy for me to get along because I see my fellow Nigerians everywhere, this enabled me get along easily.

    Most Universities in the UK have a large community of international students and these Universities understand that relocating to a new country can be a challenge. Students coming from Nigeria can find a range of advice right on the schools website, student union, or school’s social media page. Most universities in the UK have the “Nigerian Society” so you can always connect with people there.

    One major thing that help students here is your ability to socialise, I learnt during my first few months of arrival that talking and socialising with people can help you know more and learn better. Don’t be a one man battalion, you need to get along with people to help scale through here in the UK, at least for the first few months after your arrival.

    Here, everything is online, you can easily reach people through emails and through social media. Internet is free! So use it like you own it!

    Also, be friendly, smile, go out! Go to seminars, society group, learning groups. Hang out with people. Because that’s how you hear about more information and learn more.

    The learning method here is also very different from Nigeria and most countries. So you need to ask questions to know and learn. Everything becomes easy when you ask. Overall the UK is a beautiful place to study and live. I’m sure you will enjoy your stay here and if you’re planning to apply to a university in the UK, I think you are on the right path to your next big achievement.

    Please comment below and if you’re currently studying in the UK, please share some ideas or your thoughts. I’ll love to see your comment.

  • London: The UK’s Lagos

    London: The UK’s Lagos

    There is no doubt many Nigerians are finding their new haven in England.

    A country, at this point blessed with better economic and social conditions despite news of a possible Brexit. England just like Germany has accommodated a countless number of Nigerians. Just taking a walk on the streets of london, there you will find many Nigerians.

    For me, London is the second home of Nigerians living in England.
    According to sources, Peckham has become a center of Nigerian-British life and culture in London. Peckham is also called, “mini Lagos” and this is because there is nothing in Lagos that you will not find in this area.

    In London, Nigerians have formed communities and not only in London, also in cities like Manchester, Birmingham and also other popular cities.

    On the streets of london, there you’ll find many Nigerians. I made new friends just by walking on the streets. Walking on the streets you will even hear lots of Nigerian names being called. Like “Bimbo, ba wo ni”? Honestly, It feels like home. Hearing your local language makes you feel at home.

    Nigerians also come in to school, well, UK is closer to Africa. 6 hours flight and you’re in the UK. Many Nigerians also have relatives abroad which make it easier for them to relocate.
    Honestly, seeing lots of Nigerians on the streets of London makes one happy and you feel like you’re home.

    Also, many Nigerians have being living in the United Kingdom, the Nigerian community grows bigger daily and lots of Nigerians keep coming into the UK either to school, work, or to visit.