As my time here abroad is officially coming to an end, I can’t help but feel a mixed bag of emotions upon my departure from London. When leaving the states, one tends to have certain expectations and hopes for the adventures that await them within the next four months. Upon reflection, I can confidently say …
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Theatre Scene
As London is home to the renowned West End, I have been able to take advantage of the countless plays and musicals being performed for months on end. Before coming to London, I had seen plays and musicals before in the States but London has revolutionized my love and appreciation for theatrical work. I have …
Familiar Faces in Different Places
Having little traces of home while abroad has been a great blessing to remind me there’s a whole other side of the world that awaits me when I get back. For me, some of that has come through seeing some dear friends from home. Throughout my time abroad, I have been lucky enough to have …
Christmas
As it is finally December, I am so happy to see all of the Christmas decorations. New decorations are popping up everyday. I have been downtown most nights this week and love all the lights, trees, and Christmas markets in the city. Here are some pictures from our Christmas festivities.
Find your Niche
A city like London will present oneself with a handful of options to fill up one’s day. Every possible source of entertainment can be found within the 38 boroughs that make up this city. Finding your niche can be one of the most pleasurable ways to have that cherry on top feeling to the novelty …
Isle of Man
This week I tackled Ilse of Man. I started my day doing homework. Since I am staying in a hotel and not a hostel, I brought my computer which is great! As we move towards the end of the semester, more and more assignments need to be completed. After the morning studies, I went for …
Terrorist attack, The Beatles, and Thanksgiving
A bit of a messy post since a lot has happened over here in Liverpool. A Terrorist Attack in Liverpool Last weekend there was an attack that occurred in Liverpool. I was up in the Lake District region when it happened, so the three of us learned about the incident a few hours later. When …
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Being a Tourist Reprise
I can’t believe I have been in London for over 2 months. In that time, I have done the prerequisite tourist attractions. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, etc. However, I did most of that within the first two weeks. I am unbelievably fortunate enough that my parents were able to visit me while I …
Lake District
Since the beginning, my friend and I wanted to go to the Lake District of England and hike. This week was the week we got to go! In order to get there, we took two trains and a bus, but it honestly was not bad at all. We started in Grasmere hiking to the top …
Faith Week
As part of the exchange program, we have four weeks of British Life. This week it was faith week. One of the places we visited was the Liverpool Cathedral. As cathedral construction goes, it was built rather quickly and is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. The building process spanned across both World Wars. …
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