February 25 I love the underground. My biggest fear of coming to London was learning how to use public transportation, but now I am fully adjusted. I use the underground to get everywhere and, thanks to the Oyster Cards that CAPA has given us, it is completely free of cost in zones 1 and 2….
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Amsterdam
February 10th I spent this past weekend in Amsterdam. I’ve been in Amsterdam once before when i was younger and it has been one of my favorite cities in the world for a long time. The beautiful canals and leaning buildings give the tiny city a unique feeling that is difficult to fully express in…
Stonehenge
January 26 This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the iconic Stonehenge. On the bus ride to the monument the guide constantly used words like magical, mysterious, and mystical in regards to the monument and even had a little pop-up book that he had previously purchased from the gift shop at Stonehenge (can’t…
The First Week
January 20, London is amazing. This first week has been hard because of factors like jet lag and having to adjust to living with six other people in a five bedroom two bathroom flat. However, no matter if I’m tired or cramped I’m still in London. I have this amazing opportunity ahead of me and so…
Where does the time go? Backing up to January
It’s almost impossible to recall my first few weeks here in London. Those were the days when I didn’t know the Piccadilly line from the District, the 94 bus from the 237. That was back when I called it a trash can and not a bin, the bathroom and not the toilet. Looking back to…
That Time We Went Back To Hogwarts
This past Sunday, I had the best experience ever, for I went back to Hogwarts. For those who know me very well, they will tell you that I am probably the biggest Harry Potter fan you will ever meet. From memorabilia, to going to the midnight releases for the books and movies, to attending wizard…
One Month to Go
It’s crazy to think that in exactly one month from today, I will be back in the U.S. Time is really flying by so fast. There has been so much that I have done here, but still so much that I have left to do. So far this experience has been amazing! I can already…
Spring Break to Ireland
Usually, when spring break rolls around, I don’t do anything major. I am mostly just happy that there is a break so that I can take some time relaxing at home before finals come around. But since I am abroad this semester, things are a little different. With their being a world full of adventures…
Finding Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
I have been delighted with my overall study abroad experience in London this spring, however, throughout my stay I have experienced both ups and downs. The novelty of taking public transportation, both the tubes and buses, has started to wear thin being no longer novel and exciting. I miss the luxury of being able to…
Living with Seven Roommates Abroad
Here in London, I have seven other roommates that I live with. Yes, I said seven. I know that to most it seems insane to have eight people all living under the same roof, but oddly enough it works out perfectly. I have the best living situation and I wouldn’t change it for the world….