I am currently sitting the Boston airport waiting for my connection to Detroit which isn't going to leave for another, what, four hours? Probably a bit less than that by now, but the point is still the same: it's long. So I thought why not begin my series of posts that are going to both … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Studying Abroad: Travel
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Things in England That Are Absolutely Positively Nothing Like America
I started writing this post with the intention of having it be completed in England, but now I'm in Edinburgh, Scotland, and it still hasn't been written, so here I go. A quick update of my life:This coming week is my last week studying at Oxford and I CAN'T LEAVE! WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE?!?! The week … Continue reading Things in England That Are Absolutely Positively Nothing Like America
Christ Church College and Harry Potter
There is currently a gnat flying confusedly in a small square around my room. He's been following this same path for about an hour now, and a second gnat friend just came to join him... Now they're flying in a couple square. How cute. Now if you could both just please find your way out of … Continue reading Christ Church College and Harry Potter
London Called, It’s Scarf Season
I would like to start off this post with a pr-story admission of how dumb I am. I know I have said this before, you know, that common sense really isn't my forte. But I thought I would just restate it before I begin; so we're all clear. Not the reddest apple in the barrel … Continue reading London Called, It’s Scarf Season
Don’t Be an Embarrassing Tourist!
After having my first full night's sleep since arriving in England yesterday morning, I feel I am finally capable of filling you guys in on all of the crazy things that have occurred! So far England has consisted of tons of fabulous architecture, a lot of walking, and some embarrassing tourist-like actions on my part. Here's a … Continue reading Don’t Be an Embarrassing Tourist!