I had no idea I could feel such strong, contrasting emotions at the same time– fear and joy. I fear for the future, but I also have such a great feeling about my upcoming journey. I guess it’s normal to have mix feelings about living alone for the first time, in a different country no…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
A Bitter-Sweet Moment
As I woke up getting ready to pack my suitcases into the car before heading to the airport, I began to reminisce on the past few days I’ve been here in the United States. From the farewell dinners and family gatherings; and saying my goodbyes to friends and loved ones that I won’t see for…
Knowingly Entering the Unknown
As I lay on my bed looking around my room, I’m just now realizing what a disastrous mess it is. Two suitcases lying out, surrounded by clothes, bottles, bags, and socks are what engulf my pink, striped carpet. However, it’s not the mess in my room that’s overwhelming me. It’s the fact that I’m completely…
Ready to see the world
Hi, I’m Erin McCusker, and Wednesday I will be in London. I don’t think it has fully sunken in yet. I’ve only ever been abroad once, a week in Italy, which was really amazing and more than what some people get to see in a lifetime, but there is still so much I want to…
Thanks for All the Fish
I wish I could say CAPA had been a fun experience. In fact, I wish I had one single compliment to bestow upon CAPA, so that this post didn’t come off as angry rants, but the fact is I have been trying since the day I came home to write a post in which CAPA…
Love and London (Ramblings on Goodbyes)
There is no good way to prepare to be gone for seven months. There’s not even a great place to start. No one makes a road map for this kind of trip—particularly if where you’re going feels more like home than where you’re coming from. No amount of preparing visas and packing lists has prepared me…
Like a Kid in a Candy Store
Hello! My name is Manuel, but I mostly go by Manny. I am supposed to write a pre-departure blog before I head off to London for my internship, so I’ll try my best! If you would have asked me 10 years ago if I ever thought I would get to travel the world in some…
Farewell for Now
It’s been just over a week since I left London, and already I miss it. I miss the bite of the damp cold when I step outside in the morning (here in Florida, the dampness is heavy and hot) and the bustle of the busy streets. I miss the rush of the tube as it…
I’ve Had the Time of My Life.
Well I have officially been home for 3 days, and I already miss London. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I am extremely excited to see my family, friends, and my puppy Lexi. It was great to see my mom, dad, and my younger brother when they picked me up from the airport. I loved…
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Time keeps moving along, and much faster than I would like. Our week long trip to Italy was an incredible experience, and while I had a great time, I was surprised to notice how much I missed London while I was over there. I enjoyed myself immensely, but was ready to come home to London…