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…
21 & Barçelona… la buena vida
Celebrating your 21st birthday in the States is always a big celebration every college student looks forward to. I can now say I celebrated my 21st birthday in Spain, which was a day to remember thanks to the amazing friends I have met here. It’s difficult adjusting at first, at least it was for me,…
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,…
Eat Pray Love
Another adventure in Italia bella. This weekend a large group of my ISA program students ventured north into Tuscany. Our first stop was the timeless city of Florence. Although a small and crowed city, the historical gyms that so influenced renaissance artists shine through the flocks of tourists. Upon arrival we checked into our hotel…