vABROAD continued from page 25 grass that go right up to the bank. Although a good number of languages are spoken in Yankton, you hear a lot more in an average day in Prague because it is a very popular place for tourists and (immigrants like me and other) internationals. The food is different too (and very good), and it’s hard to find public restrooms you can simply walk in and use; sometimes you have to pay.” b. Lara: “I can’t really say if there’s just one big difference. It’s a culture shock being in London. It’s HUGE. You have to learn to live with everyone being in your space, especially on the Tube. I wouldn’t call Yankton the typical small town that lots of people think of when you mention it, but we’re itty bitty compared to even the boroughs that make up London; but it’s a lot of looking straight ahead and nothing like giving a small smile or hello that’s the norm in Yankton or any small town. It’s quite nice though, having all sorts of culture around you here. Living in student accommodation is wonderful since you meet all sorts of individuals from everywhere in the world. The great thing about that is you get to know what other countries are like and you realize how better those countries are compared to the US. I love being an indigenous person of the United States, but when you learn about the policies other countries like Sweden and Greece and even India have? You wish you lived there. Things like better health care, maternity leave that’s better for mother and father, better vacation days? In the end though, you get to see everything here that is hard to find in Yankton or other small Midwest towns. Another difference would be the amount of homelessness that you can visually see. It leaves a sense of sadness and hopelessness within you seeing that, especially if you don’t see it like in Yankton. You want to do more, especially around the winter time, but what can you do other than give them the spare change that you might have with you?” from, and the city itself is fairly cheap.” b. Lara: “I think the ability to travel around Europe is the best thing about being here. For one thing, it’s cheaper to travel from London to someplace else. I’ve been to Amsterdam and Prague so far and have traveled to Oxford and will hopefully be able to make a short trip up north to Scotland. It’s so much easier to travel honestly. Being in the US makes it seem like it’s harder to travel out of the US, and that may be just me, but I don’t think I could be able to make a 5 day trip to Amsterdam or Prague while living there. I also enjoy shopping for groceries. It’s a weird thing to like, but the prices already include taxes so I don’t have to do any mental math to figure out what my total will be before or after taxes.” 4. What was it like being abroad during the Brexit vote? a. Cody: “I was actually visiting the States when the Brexit vote came through, and it was a major shock to people. My facebook feed was nonstop with posts about the referendum from people on both sides of the Atlantic, and some of my UK friends were very upset and shaken up. As the date of the vote vABROAD continued on page 27 r Get YotuOn Kni •Huge Selection of Yarns •Knitting Needles •Crochet Hooks •Patterns & Supplies •Classes Get hooked on a brand-new hobby. Not only is knitting fun and relaxing, you’ll be creating handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts and fashions. 3. What is the best thing about living abroad? a. Cody: “One of the best things about living abroad is the constant exposure to new cultures, languages, people, and perspectives on the world and its issues. Situated in central Europe, Prague is also a great place to strike out and travel Check Our Website For Class Schedule www.eweknitit.com See Us At Our New Location! 909 Broadway, Tripp Park Plaza 605-689-3999 www.eweknitit.com Open: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 10am-5pm Making Your Family’s Comfort Our Family’s Business! Save Up To 2750 in Incentives $ Includes utility & manufacturing rebates on quality home comfort Serving Yankton, Vermillion & The Surrounding Areas HEATING & COOLING 920 Broadway, Yankton • 605-665-9461 • www.larrysheatingandcooling.com 26vHERVOICEvSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016