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…
Flashback: First day in London
Well, it’s official, I have now been in London for just over 24 hours. And I have to say it’s not what I was expecting. My first day was a bit rough. I landed in London at 11:30 a.m., and after navigating the huge airport, I found the carousel my luggage was supposed to be…
Better late than never.
Due to technical difficulties, I have been unable to update to the blog, however, now that I have worked out all the kinks, I can update all of my missed posts that I have written. Here is the first one, that was written before I began my study abroad adventure: My name is Paige Ermann,…
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…
Want to know if you can speak a language? Talk with kids!
It’s a great feeling to take a class on a topic you really enjoy. However, I don’t think it has ever been this great of a feeling, that after struggling with my Portuguese for the first days of the program without having received any Portuguese lessons before, I now have about 3 weeks of intensive…
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…