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London Survival Tips - YIIE 2

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob lists the 3 most important things you must keep in mind while studying in London.

YIIE 26 - Cardiff, Wales & St. George's Day

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob tells you why studying at UCL, and London in general, is the best option out there. Also, in need of a break from exam studying, he travels to Cardiff, the capitol of Wales, where he gives you a wonderful tour of the town. He then returns to London for some Mike History Month: St. George's Day. intro: Wally www.youtube.com If you want to do an intro for me, message me! I need more intros, kids! Mike: www.youtube.com Legit Travel ...

YIIE 20 - Viewer Mail & London Answers

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob answers viewer mail. If you'd like to be featured giving an intro to my next video, send me a message on YouTube. Special thanks to Mike (www.youtube.com/onearmedbandit86) for his Ron Burgundy/Emperor Palpatine impression.

YIIE 3 - Plasma Grapes of Wrath and Hendersonville, Tennessee Elections

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob talks about how much of a tourist he's been, runs for Ward 4 alderman of Hendersonville, Tennessee, how he spends his weekends (GRAPE PLASMA!!!), and introduces some of the posse.

YIIE 4 - Stonehenge, Bath, Salisbury, Paris, and Disneyland

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. After 1.5 months of exploring London, Rob finally travels....

YIIE 5 - Homesick for America

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob's 5th Anniversary Halloween Special! Rob explains how to get over homesickness, enjoying the snow (?!), and what he was for Halloween.

YIIE 39 - Windsor Castle & Hyde Park (Escaping Tourism)

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying abroad. Rob travels to Windsor Castle and teaches you kids some history through the gift of song. Then he heads on back to jolly ole Londontowne to find it overrun with tourists...he deftly escapes to Hyde Park where he (finally) teaches Jo how to throw a frisbee. Intro: Cheeky www.youtube.com Jo: www.youtube.com Mike (the music man) www.youtube.com Lyrics: Come with me to Windsor now We're looking for the queen The castle was built by ...

YIIE 36 - London Music Scene (Thesis Procrastination)

Yankin' it in Europe: An Amerian Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob procrastinates on writing his thesis by enjoying the London music scene. Along the way, he meets Cheeky of CheekTV, Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square, and the London Eye. In Music Land, he sees Jimmy C and the Blues Dragons, BluTube (for whom he sings and plays the keytar), Koko (where Hannah Montanna played), the O2 (where Michael Jackson was supposed to sing), and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. General hilarity and ...

YIIE 18 - Obama Inauguration, London Snow, and the Injured Reserve

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob talks about Obama's Inauguration and what it really means to him, a London winter wonderland, and being placed on the Injured Reserve due to an ice skating-related hand injury.

YIIE 23 - End of UCL Spring Term & April Fool's Day

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob finally returns to vlog about his life in London and talks about the end of spring term at University College London. He also talks about his awesome band, BluTube, and April Fool's. Thanks to Paul for the intro and Mike for the phone interview. BluTube: www.youtube.com Paul: www.youtube.com Mike: www.youtube.com

YIIE 9 - The Trashcan/Trashbin/Rubbish bin/Rubbish can

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob investigates a horrible tragedy facing the city of London...and I'm not just talking about not having Thanksgiving here. This whole episode is kind of a tribute to GordonEdward's "Wasted Moment #6 - Doughnut Hole" (www.youtube.com Special thanks to Mike "'Base' Extraordinaire" Roberts (www.youtube.com

YIIE 11 - End of UCL Fall Term (audio fix)

Yankin it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob nearly sets off his fire alarm, celebrates the end of term, reflects upon the last three months, jams out some organ solo for Free Bird in BluTube, searches for Mike's arm, and travels...ACROSS THE ATLANTIC?! El Centro - Villanova University Jazz Band Birdland - Villanova University Jazz Band (I'm soloing!) BluTube website: www.youtube.com/blutubeband

YIIE 46 - Dublin, Ireland

Rob travels to Dublin, Ireland where he visits Dublin Castle, visits Trinity College, learns about the Vikings, goes on a literary pub crawl, and visits the Guinness Factory. Intro: Joel www.youtube.com Getting there: bus from Belfast Staying there: Globetrotters 4.5 high fives (some rooms are right beneath the dining room above, which can be a tad noisy in the mornings, so bring earplugs...otherwise, the rooms were very clean and the breakfast was delicious and free!) Leaving there: Aer Lingus...

YIIE 7 - Cell/mobile Phones

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob explains cell/mobile phones and how Americans with fake British accents are lame.

YIIE 16 - Italy: Rome, the Vatican, and Castle Gandolfo

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob, Joe, and Elliott take a 15 hour night train from Paris, France, to Rome, Italy. There they visit the Coliseum, Constantine's Arch, the Roman Forum, travel the Roman subway system, and Trevi Fountain. Then they go to Castle Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence and home of the Vatican Observatory, where they get a tour from Br. Guy Consolmagno. Then they visit the actual Vatican itself, Rob has too much fun with the boarders of ...

YIIE 27 - UCL Accommodation & Housing & the American Revolution

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob explores University College London's various residence halls as well as a London flat. Included are Ifor Evans, Canterbury Hall, Ann Stephenson House, and Goodenough College. Also, Mike History Month explores the American Revolution. Background music by Mike Roberts: www.youtube.com Special thanks to Max, Bianca, Hilary, Mike Roberts, and Charlie Clinton.

YIIE 31 - UCL Societies/Clubs (How to Make Friends)

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob explores the UCL Clubs and Socieites which turn out to be one of the best ways to make friends at UCL. Sadly, since the term just ended, all his friends went home for the summer. Friends fail. Intro: Gord ( www.youtube.com ) Thanks to everyone who took the time for the interviews...except Charlie- we had to revert to some stock footage for you. Props to whoever (well, anyone but Mike) figures out what episode Charlie's footage ...

YIIE 17 - Switzerland: Zurich and Bern (Einstein Haus)

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob, Elliott, and Joe travel to Zurich, Switzerland...mostly because it's close to Bern, which has, other than delicious food, Einstein Haus- an entire museum dedicated to Einstein which is actually built in his apartment. Then they go back to London and have more adventures like at Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square.

YIIE 15 - Paris and Versailles, France

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob, Joe, and Elliott visit Paris, France, where they get to see Notre Dame, Versailles, the Eiffel Tower, the Church of Saint-Sulpice, the Louvre (including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo), Arc de Triomphe, and of course, delicious French food.

YIIE 12 - Villanova University Visit

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Now that he's back in the States with his car, Rob decides to go on a very long road trip. He visits the studios of WMMR's Preston and Steve and Villanova University, in particular the Honors Office and the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department where he runs into Mendel Doug. And yes, I'm the one playing the piano on "El Centro" and I have the first solo (electric keyboard) on "Birdland".

YIIE 24 - Walt Disney World Insider

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob plans on giving this episode the theme of "Disney Insider" where he gives lots of useful "insider" information on how to best enjoy Walt Disney World. However, he is thwarted by very long lines on the best rides, such as Space Mountain. He is then forced to change the focus of this episode to "Things You Can Do in Disney World Without Having to Wait On a Line". Hilarity and music ensues. Jen: www.youtube.com/desijen Lyrics ...

YIIE 37 - Dover, England Tourism Commercial

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob stumbles upon an old early 90's commerical for the town of Dover. Apparently, Dover is the place to go if you enjoy white chalk cliffs, castles, secret tunnels, and seafood. Come over to Dover! A very special thanks to John, Wendy, and Luke for touring me around Dover. They also made this week's intro! Please take a look at John's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com And thanks, as always, to Mike for all the music: www.youtube.com...

YIIE 29 - Gibraltar, Tangier, Granada, Robin Hood, & the Founding of London

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob, since his advisor decided to take a week holiday, travels once again. This time he goes off to Gibraltar where he climbs a big rock, freaks out over the heights, looks at monkeys, and historizes. Next, he gets a little lost in Tangier, Morocco, Africa, but has an awesome cup of coffee. Last, he goes to his new favorite place (I mean, it's a very close second to London) which is Granada, Spain. FREE TAPAS PEOPLE! Also, he visits ...

YIIE 30 - Europe Travel Tips

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob gives many crucial European travel tips. Learning ensues. Intro: Sam (www.youtube.com Special thanks to: GordonEdward for the awkwardness (www.youtube.com Mike for the music and karate (www.youtube.com Props if you get the nerdy book reference! Travel destination information: www.wikitravel.com Getting there www.ryanair.com http www.easybus.com http (British rail travel) www.travelocity.com (European rail travel for US) http ...

YIIE 34 - When in Rome

Yankin' it in Europe: An American Guide to Studying Abroad. Rob recounts some of the best things to do when in Rome.