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…
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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,…
International bylines and studying at CAPA
I want to dedicate a post to my internship—since that was my motivation for choosing the CAPA London program. While the program does not offer classes at a British university, I still manage to experience culture shock when commuting on the Tube or interacting with my colleagues in the newsroom. Though two of my professors are British, my…
Parlez-vous français?
This past weekend I explored Paris with friends I’ve made from Capa, the international education organization sponsoring my internship here in London. Our activities included a boat trip, scenic touring by bicycle, and a walking tour of the city. We were thrilled to view Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum and the Jeff Koons exhibit at the Pompidou Centre. The…
Exploring the UK
Friday, January 23 Arriving in London one week ago, I’ve been keen to explore the city. I sustained several days of jet lag while acclimating to the local time zone. Rambling around while trying to investigate the Tube, selecting a phone plan, and sorting out my rooming situation were added challenges. An early highlight…
Traveling outside of London
I have been venturing outside of London for the past few weekends; exploring the UK and Europe has been an absolute joy. I took a day-trip to Oxford on Saturday and toured the iconic Christ Church with some fellow exchange students. The previous weekend I went on a weekend trip to Paris with CAPA; it is…
Falling in Love with London
So I’ve been here for a couple of weeks now and I already feel at home. There is something about this city that is just so magical. It makes you want to take in every sight, sound and smell. It’s all so fresh and new here. Adjusting to life here in London has been very…
Video: You’ve got to love London
During my first week in London, my uncle accompanied me and captured our sightseeing shenanigans on camera. The video is a short snippet of the beautiful city of London and its iconic landmarks. Enjoy your virtual visit across the pond and kudos to my uncle for being such a talented cinematographer. Song: Florence & the Machine –…