What does a study abroad student do when they finally start to understand the city they are living in? They leave and go visit another one. Yet that’s one of the perks of living in Europe. This weekend a large group of friends and I decided to take a day trip to Venice for Valentines…
Here I Go, Again
I’ve waited until the last possible moment to write this blog post. I was waiting for a time when I felt relaxed, inspired and motivated to write about my upcoming journey, but that moment never really came. I’ve been so busy working and packing and getting all sorts of things ready and now here I…
Traveling outside of Lancaster
I started off my February with an unexpected trip to London for the weekend. I met with some friends Thursday night and they told me they were leaving for London that night, but that I should come the next day with the people who were coming Friday. So that’s exactly what I did. I booked…
15 days down, 5 months to go!
There are no words to describe my first two weeks in Buenos Aires. From figuring out the all-encompassing city transportation system (being a pedestrian in BA is an actual life or death experience between you and a car/bus/truck with how people drive,) to meeting all the amazing people in my program, to starting my Spanish…
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…
end of my first month
As my first month comes to an end here in Oviedo, I have already learned so much. Everything is becoming easier dealing with communication along with getting around the city. I have never truly been a city girl, so the entire concept is foreign to me! My Spanish skills have already advanced and I have…