Visiting The Only Chipotle In Your Country And Other Ways To Make Yourself Feel At Home While Abroad

TWICKENHAM, U.K. — Study abroad is a great opportunity to embrace the culture, language, and experiences that other countries offer. Studying in Manchester, U.K., Will Homsic (MCAS ’25) took a quick trip that started with a bus ride, then a train, and finally a flight, all to end up in Twickenham, U.K., a city known for its rich history and architecture. But more importantly to Homsic, one of the country’s few Chipotles. 

For the 48 hours he’d been abroad, Homsic had been struggling with feelings of loneliness and alienation. 

“I missed home, I missed B.C., and I really, really missed the fiesta bowl from Addie’s,” said Homsic. 

So what better way to fix this issue than to venture to America’s favorite fast casual Mexican grill? On his way to Chipotle, Homsic made a list for other BC students who may be experiencing similar feelings of isolation.  

1. Tip When You Don’t Need To

Highlight that you are an American tourist and have more disposable income than the average person. The waitstaff will greatly appreciate this and won’t be completely offended. 

2. Be overly confident with your public transportation abilities

Constantly refer back to your previous experience riding the T in Boston even though all you did was take the same green line to your PULSE placement without ever venturing from the path. If you are ever caught off guard, ask if there are Ubers available, something you are much more experienced with. 

3. Be Obnoxious in Public 

If your extremely cultured demeanor hadn’t given you away as an American already, voice all of your thoughts as loudly as possible. Locals will recognize you as a mysterious foreigner and will drop everything they are doing to listen to what you are saying. This is a great way to make friends. 

4. Spread the BC-lookaway to the Ignorant Europeans

Even as your new acquaintances treat you with warmth, continue to BC-lookaway them any time you see them. Remember that these people are temporary and should be treated with the same disrespect as your acquaintances back in Boston.  

5. Speak Only In Acronyms

The U.K. is not enough. More letters means more important. Instead of referring to your home as “Manchester” refer to where you are staying as “M.A.N.C.H.E.S.T.E.R.” There is no way that this could possibly be seen as annoying. 

6. Go To An Football Sports Bar

Make sure to tell everyone you meet that European sports are dumb and pale in comparison to their American counterparts. When you hear people reference Manchester United Football Club make sure to ask them how many Superbowl championships they have.

7. Get Belligerently Drunk 

One thing that will make you feel right at home is blacking out on an uneventful  Wednesday night and making your friends carry you home. Your new friends abroad will think you’re just as cool as your roommates in Walsh did.  It’ll be the perfect reminder of how much you’re growing as a person in this new country.

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