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…
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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….
Spring break in Italy and Greece
Standing underneath the dome of the Florence Cathedral, I got lost in the beauty and optical illusion―feeling humbled by its scale and craftsmanship. Learning about the renaissance movement in a classroom falls pale in comparison to actually seeing such grand architecture in the flesh. My third month abroad kicked off with a spring break trip to Italy and…
Third month interning at The Independent
March was an exciting month at Northcliffe House—aka my internship site. Firstly, the newsroom was buzzing with gossip about a guest visitor; that guest happened to be a member of British royalty and none other than Prince Charles himself. Editors at The Independent were unmoved by the royal visit and boasted that they were “too Republican”…
Interning in London
There have been definite highs and lows when it comes to interning here in London. Never before have I had the opportunity to experience working in a professional theatre environment like this. In the past, the only exposure I have had with professional theatre has been through any professional acting jobs I have booked in…
The London Life
The longer I reside in London as my semester abroad slips away, the fonder I grow of the city. As the spring flowers blossom, so do my friendships that I have begun here. Mornings are consumed by my internship in Chelsea, and some of my afternoons attending class. The remaining time affords opportunities to exercise,…