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That’s a wrap!
This is where our London adventure sadly ends. I’ve had the best, most fun, most interesting three weeks ever. I learned so many new things here at work and met the kindest people. I already know that I’m gonna miss being in London loads.
However, none of this would have been possible without our school, Sint Maria Geel and of course the people at Flanders House. I would like to thank you all for granting me this amazing opportunity!
A photo of Nick, Lukas and I.
London.
Two weeks done!
Two weeks done and I can hardly believe how fast everything has gone. I’ve had so much fun both at work and on the weekends. At work I’ve made a second newsletter about all of the upcoming events that Flanders House is organising. I’ve also helped out with the inventory, uploaded files, updated information on excel etc.. It really is great to work here.
On Friday one of my colleagues wanted to go to Selfridges as there was a vegan waffle pop-up stand, so naturally we joined in. It’s just a waffle like we all know it, but savoury. You can add mashed avocado’s, tomatoes, butternut and herbs. It was really tasty and nice to try something new but I still prefer my waffles with strawberries and ice cream. Every day, I normally have lunch with my co-workers in the kitchen but today I went to get some maccies because I was very hungry. I also popped into a couple of shops to have a look.
I have no idea what the plans are for the weekend. I’m very excited and a bit sad for my final week here in London. I already know that I’m gonna miss it loads!
Cheers to the weekend
During the weekdays we mostly cook our own food, and take turns in who has to go to the store and cleans up. Beyza and I do most of the cooking and the boys do the cleaning up. However, Wednesday we ordered Chinese takeaway and on Thursday we went to Camden and had dinner there at one of the stands near The Market. Camden really is something else, but I quite like it.
This Saturday we went out for food, to Heddon Street Kitchen which I mentioned in a previous blogpost. We had a good time but the food wasn’t what we had expected. On Sunday Beyza, Simon and myself returned to Camden and did a little bit of shopping. We also had a red velvet doughnut (see below) and it was so good. Afterwards we went to Oxford Street and Regent Street, and finally headed home to prepare dinner.
First week (nearly) done
This week has been incredibly busy but very exciting, as it was our first day on the job. I’m over the moon with my internship company and the tasks they have given me. So far I’ve organised invoices both online and on paper, made an online inventory and plenty of other things.
I also got given two bigger tasks, one of them was to research coffee shops in London, make a document of it and add all the valid information. I also helped out with their February newsletter. They’re doing something special around Belgian films and I got to help with putting the newsletter together. I’m also very glad for my co-workers, they’re all so friendly and nice, it only adds to the experience.
I’ve got lunch break from 12.30pm until 1.30pm and I always eat together with my co-workers in the kitchen. There’s a Starbucks and Pret-A-Manger right across the street which is very handy. I have to work from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening, just the normal office hours.
LONDON VIBES
London Town
Hello!
We’ve now been in London for 3 days and we’ve already done a fair bit of sightseeing, we visited places such as The British Museum, The Big Ben, The National Gallery, Harrods,... But there’s still so much to explore.
Saturday evening we went for food at Maxwell’s, the food was great and we had such a good time. On Sunday we all had breakfast together, which Beyza and I prepared and the boys did the cleaning up. During the day we all went to our internship company to practise our commute. Flanders House is only 30/40 minutes away from our appartment, which isn’t too bad. Beyza, Rinus and myself first went to the National Gallery and went for some milkshakes afterwards because the other boys had a very long way to go on the tube. We had our milkshakes at Frank and Bennies on Trafalgar Square, the milkshakes were very good but the service really wasn’t. In the evening we had a little housewarming party but most of us had work the next day so we couldn’t stay up late.
Cheerio!
What to pack
In less than a fortnight we’re heading out to London and I couldn’t be more excited! I already have some ideas on what I’d like to take with me and what to wear. I’ll be doing my internship at Flanders House, the dresscode is rather formal so I’ve put together a couple of outfits. I really like to wear a lot of black, white, grey and beige. I also really like checked trousers and dresses so I’ll be taking those with me as well. I get my inspiration from brands such as Cos, Zara, Asos,... Below you can find some examples.
Cheerio!
Some exploring
As London is absolutely massive and there are so many things to do and to see, such as art exhibitions, museums, concerts and obviously shopping.
As I’ve been to London on several occasions I know my way around a little. I really like Camden because it’s quite unique. The people, the art, just the entire atmosphere it has to offer. I’d really like to go to the Cereal Killer Café (also in Camden), which is a sort of coffee shop but it sells all kinds of cereal from all around the world. You can add whatever you like to your cereal, for example cinnamon milk, oreo’s and so on.
I’m a big Gordon Ramsay fan (mostly because of his swearing) and I really enjoy eating out, so I thought that this was the perfect opportunity to go to one of his restaurants. I’d ike to go to Heddon Street Kitchen which is located in Mayfair, 30 minutes away from our appartment. It mainly serves classic British food which really like.
After I did some research I found a really cool museum, The Grant Museum of Zoology. Located in Bloomsbury. Founded in 1828 the Museum is filled with skeletons, mounted animals and specimens. Many of the species are endangered or extinct and that’s what makes it even more interesting.
Cheerio!
Flanders House
Hello everyone! I will be doing my internship in London at the General Representation of the Government of Flanders in The United Kingdom, or Flanders House for short.
The internship will take place 22 January until 9 February. The institution houses Visit Flanders and Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT) and is located on Cavendish Square, London.
I am very excited to be doing my internship there, I can barely wait!
Cheerio!
Get to know me
Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m Melanie and I currently study Office Management and Communication at Sint-Maria Geel. I’m 18 years old and I’m from Belgium. Thanks to our school, 36 students including myself have got the amazing opportunity to do an internship abroad. London was one of the destinations, so naturally I chose it.
In just a couple of weeks we’re heading out, our London team counts 7 people in total. I’m very much looking forward to doing my internship and exploring London a little more.
On this blog I’ll keep you posted Cheerio!