The way of life in most parts of Britain is quite different from that in China. The pace of people's life is slow. Shops don't open until after 10 in the morning, close at 5 pm, and open late and close early on weekends. By 6 o'clock, there were no pedestrians except the cars running on the road. The night is strangely quiet. But the bars downtown are really busy. Some small convenience stores here close early. The big supermarket is far from the school, so we go once a week and buy all the food for a week. After returning home, I deeply felt that the material life in China was extremely rich.

Real English food tastes terrible, including mashed potatoes, French fries, boiled potatoes and baked potatoes, except potatoes. There are many kinds of potatoes there, but it makes no difference to me. The most famous fish &; Chip, that's it. Italian, China, Thai and Indian food are very popular in Britain. Due to the climate, animal husbandry in Britain is very developed, but vegetables and fruits are imported, so they are very expensive and the varieties are much less than those in China. When I first came, I only ate the cheapest chicken and carrots. Due to financial constraints, I usually cook three meals a day by myself. After work, my life has improved a lot, and I occasionally go to restaurants to enjoy exotic flavors. Many big cities in Britain have supermarkets in China, where China spices, dry goods and some vegetables are very rich, and the prices are certainly high. We sometimes buy some China foods that ordinary supermarkets can't buy, such as Laoganma, tofu, noodles and so on. Over time, we have mastered many tips to save money. For example, around 5 pm and 9 pm, the supermarket will handle a lot of vegetables and meat that are about to expire, and the price is very cheap. As soon as we entered the supermarket, we went straight to the discount area. The standards of foreigners are very strict. In fact, in our opinion, those foods are quite fresh. Although I ate sparingly, after a few months in England, I gained more than 20 kilograms quickly. Everyone says that it is the law for girls to gain weight in Britain, and it seems that I am not immune. Although English food is not very popular, desserts and ice cream there are irresistible to girls. Not to mention that the price is cheaper than domestic, and the taste is worse than domestic. After staying abroad for a long time, butter and cheese have become my favorites. No wonder I am so fat. Strangely, after returning to China, the weight returned to the previous level.

We go to the library or go home after class on weekdays. There is nothing to visit. Life is very simple, so we like to cook something delicious in the kitchen, and our cooking skills have been greatly improved. Students in China often have dinner together, and then they chat after dinner. Everyone comes from all directions of the motherland, and everyone seems to have endless topics.

There are many institutions in the school to help students. What helps me a lot is the charity center. This is a church organization, led by an old couple, Cliff and Shirley. They are all Christians. They are very sincere and enthusiastic about helping every foreign student. The center is warm, the environment is clean and comfortable, and microwave ovens and coffee are provided to students free of charge. During the break, we often come here to chat with Cliff. At the beginning of school, they held a welcome party for international students. I participated in the activities organized by them, during which I met Gail, a very excellent American woman in her forties with a doctorate in philosophy. The center arranges one or two international students to go to designated British families every year. I was lucky enough to apply. They are middle-class families living in the middle of the mountain. They are very enthusiastic about me and often take me to their home for dinner. It is very formal. On Halloween and Christmas, they will also invite us to their home to feel the atmosphere of western festivals. Robert is a China fan. They like China, have traveled in China for a long time, and have a deep understanding of the history of China. I also sent him many souvenirs from China. I also go to Cliff's regularly to study the Bible. Although I don't believe in Christianity, it is a good way to learn English. Cliff will tell us many stories and discuss some views on life.

Although Britain is small, it has a small population, so it looks big. Our students have good accommodation. Everyone has a separate room, and there is a big room designed for couples, which is only used for living room, kitchen, bathroom and bathroom. I have lived in two dormitories, one is a villa and the other is a century-old hotel reconstruction. The villa on the second floor has only five students, a living room and a big garden. The old inn is very humble, and the legend of ghosts has been circulating in it, but it is said that they are all good ghosts and good The White Knights, which made us very nervous for a while. The couple in Taiwan Province Province opposite me gave me a set of Paramita Sutra and posted it on the wall, saying it could ward off evil spirits.