Author: snorena@rollins.edu

During the past few weeks, I have been dedicating myself to the true purpose of this trip: learning and exploring   Saturday, November 26th was quite the eventful day. I woke up and headed out to one of my favorite places so far: London’s famous Portobello Market. The market takes up over ten blocks in…

These past two weeks have been filled with… ups and downs. After I returned from my spectacular trip to Budapest, my boyfriend and I continued on our adventures through the city. As soon as our flight landed, we began the complicated journey back home, anxiously fighting the ticking clock as we worried we wouldn’t make…

The past two weeks have been loaded loaded loaded with exciting things! My classes have been filled with enlightening field trips, eye-opening discussions, and interesting conferences. In my London Across literature, History, and Film class we went on a field trip to the British Museum, one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been…

It is unbelievable to me that I have been here for almost a month. The past two weeks have been filled with a mix of exciting moments and frustrating struggles. The events that I’ve experienced during the past days have shown me how much I have grown and matured during my time here, despite it…

My third Wednesday in London is coming to an end, signaling the start of my fourth week in this wonderful city. These past few days have been a whirlwind of adventures and emotions, which fills me with excitement about what’s coming next.   On Wednesday, September 7th, I arrived at my new London flat feeling…

These past two weeks have been filled with excitement and interesting sights. My classes have been teeming with interesting content and hands-on activities that have truly enhanced my experience here in London. In my “London Across Literature” Class, we have been reading a book titled “The Buddha of Suburbia.” This text narrates the story of…

The day I have been anxiously waiting for is finally here. After a much-needed Summer vacation, I will embark on a new semester in a whole new way. My dream of living in London is finally coming true and although it’s nerve wracking to leave my family, boyfriend, and friends behind as I learn to…