When I first came to Lancaster I was used to being a few minutes late whenever I went places. However, one day I arrived 30 minutes late to archery practice. The captain responded with “Is this what you consider 7:00 AM.” In other words, he was not so subtly pointing out the fact that I…
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Roses Sports Competition
The War of the Roses Tournament is a decades old sporting tradition between York and Lancaster University. The first one was held in 1965, and saw the two schools competing against each other in many different sports. The reason for this tradition is because of a war that occured in fifteenth century England. Many factions…
Blog #2: The Problem with Peanut Butter
I’ve really been enjoying my time in the UK, really I have. However, I’ve had a few moments of frustration while I was here. I remember, most clearly, perhaps the most absurd example of this happening. I was in the mood for peanut butter, and I remembered that the UK didn’t have any. I was…
Blog 1: Lancaster University
A look at some cultural differences that may be experienced in another country. And why it may be good to experience such things!