If you are migrating UK for higher studies, getting familiar with a few insights will help you to make your journey smooth. Firstly, it is better to research the country on all aspects such as history, culture, language, form of government, weather, and so on.
History of the United Kingdom:
It came into existence in 1707 by merging the kingdoms of England and Scotland into a new unitary state called Great Britain.
Government: Parliamentary Democracy with Constitutional monarchy.
Money: Pound sterling
Major Rivers: Thames, Severn, Trent and Mersey
Official Languages: English, Scots Gaelic, and Welsh.
Culture: In the UK, there is a diverse and multicultural society in which UK people enjoy different cultures and languages. During your stay in the UK, the experience of different cultures and traditions will broaden your viewpoint. The students should adapt to the new culture by participating in the British customs.
British Manners: In the UK usually British people talk politely, magical words such as sorry, and thank you are used commonly in their conversations. Some common gestures of the British people to show respect for others such opening a door for the people behind them, offering a seat to a person in need in the public transportation system, and standing in queues for a long time to value others’ time.
Weather Forecast: The UK experience four different kinds of reasons such as:
- Spring Season
- Autumn season
- Winter season
Spring season: During this season weather is very unpredictable as it varies from warm and sunny to cold and rainy.
Autumn Season: From September to November UK people experience a rainy season so it’s better to prepare for the wet weather.
Winter season: Winters in the UK are usually very cold and rainy weather. During low temperatures freezing and snow are common.
Summer season: In the UK, during the summer season weather is very pleasant with the long days. The temperature is usually high in the mornings and low in the evenings. It can be experienced from March to May.
FOOD: In the British weather when you feel gloomy then you have a wide range of breads which are very popular in the UK such as:
- English muffin
- English Crumpet
- Scottish Bannock flatbread
- Northern Irish wheaten bread
Tea time Tradition: Tea is not just a beverage for the British people but it is a tradition in the UK, they enjoy their tea breaks with the cookies.