Study Abroad

English and British Culture Programme 2019

Posted by Charlotte in American Studies on March 20, 2019

So, for the second year in a row I was given the amazing opportunity to be a Study Buddy for visiting Japanese students who were taking part in the English and British Culture Programme. This role involved me attending events both in Leicester and across the United Kingdom alongside the Japanese students, giving them […]

Posted in Friends | Tagged Culture, Japanese, Language, Study Abroad, Summer School, Travel, University

My Year Abroad in Texas in Five Pictures

Posted by Courtney in American Studies on February 12, 2017

Lately, I’ve been feeling very nostalgic about my year abroad because of my impending deadlines and the terrible weather. I thought I’d relive some of the best nine months of my life through the medium of photos. Friends Ok, I know this isn’t one photo but I couldn’t pick just one picture of me and […]

Posted in Friends, Leisure, Study Abroad | Tagged Study Abroad, texas

Britain VS America (Politics Special)

Posted by Jack in American Studies on April 23, 2015

Hey y’all. The British general election is approaching and everyone’s got their own opinion on which party they want to vote for and why. I thought I’d do a little comparison between the political systems of both America and Britain to try and distinguish which is better and why. The most noticeable difference between both […]

Posted in Dissertation, News, Reseach, Studying, Year In Industry | Tagged america, civilrights, dissertation, election, government, history, life, politics, resolutions, Study Abroad, University of Leicester | 1 Response

The Masters

Posted by Jack in American Studies on April 12, 2015

Hey y’all. Today is the last day of The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia. It’s the most prestigious golf tournament in the world and it’s sure to be a cracking day of golf. Those of you that stereotype golf as an ‘expensive walk in the countryside’ should watch today’s actions (or at least the […]

Posted in Health, Leisure, Reseach, Societies, Sport, Stress | Tagged america, civilrights, friends, golf, history, life, masters, sport, Student Blogs, Study Abroad, University of Leicester

House Hunt

Posted by Jack in American Studies on April 2, 2015

Hey y’all. You’ve probably already found a house for next year but I just wanted to let you know where I would recommend. Clarendon: Clarendon is the area where pretty much everyone wants to live. Queen’s Road is proper handy in terms of all the crucial amenities and you can always find a bargain in […]

Posted in City, Health, Leisure, Money, Studying, Uncategorized | Tagged americanstudies, city, Drinking, film, food, Freshers, life, Moving House, Packing, September 11th, student landlords, Study Abroad

Dissertation: The Beginning

Posted by Jack in American Studies on October 12, 2014

Hey y’all. So my dissertation has kicked off. I’ve chosen a question, found some things to read and a plan is slowly coming together. Thankfully I’ve been able to worm my way in to doing a question on Breaking Bad. Which, I might add, is by far the best TV programme. I don’t care if […]

Posted in Career, Dissertation, Essay, Exams, Graduation, Work | Tagged american, americanstudies, degree, dissertation, film, history, Modules, Student Blogs, Study Abroad, tv, University of Leicester, working

The Semi-Nomadic Life of University

Posted by Kathryn in American Studies on April 7, 2014

Throughout university I have lived in 5 different houses (including my original house, which I now don’t know what to call – home? Home home? Parent’s house?) Each one has had its merits and its definite drawbacks: 1. Pre-University house – living with my parents. I think everyone has the same feeling at 17/18 when […]

Posted in Friends, Future, Leisure | Tagged friends, Moving House, Student Blogs, student landlords, Study Abroad, Travel, University of Leicester | 2 Responses

American Invasion

Posted by Kathryn in American Studies on March 24, 2014

In honour (or should I say honor) of Spring Break, and to mark the one year anniversary of our grand roadtrip around the west coast of the US, my good friends came over to visit. I met Devon first, through my study abroad blog I had started before leaving for Arizona, and I’m very glad […]

Posted in Friends, Holiday, Study Abroad | Tagged american, friends, Student Blogs, Study Abroad, Travel, University of Leicester

Wake Me Up When Semester 1 Ends

Posted by Kathryn in American Studies on October 25, 2013

After nearly three weeks of lectures and working almost 20 hours a week, I must say I am shattered. I had been mentally preparing myself over summer for the shock of actually having to do things, but it’s still always an unwelcome feeling when your planner is full of red deadlines highlighted and circled repeatedly […]

Posted in Dissertation, Essay, Stress | Tagged dissertation, Stress, Student Blogs, Study Abroad, University of Leicester, working

A slightly odd Union Jack flag outside San Francisco's Town Hall

Becoming independent from the USA

Posted by Kathryn in American Studies on July 12, 2013

Having returned from my year abroad in America a month ago, I was sad to see the 4th of July celebrations all over my newsfeed whilst I sat at home, 5,000 miles away from my American counterparts. However, having left America a month ago I have felt surprisingly happy to be home; after seeing other […]

Posted in Study Abroad | Tagged Student Blogs, Study Abroad, University of Leicester