Posted by Mark in Archaeology & Ancient History on September 11, 2016
Well the summer has been and almost gone and it has been really busy.I had the Post Medieval module to study from June which I found very interesting. The problem however, was that I also work full time and needed to fit in: 1. Our holidays and 2. A field school; not to mention being on call from work for […]
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Posted by Mark in Archaeology & Ancient History on May 24, 2016
Since my last blog, the major occurrence has been the birth of twins, Ted and Daisy to my eldest daughter Michelle and her partner Henry. All are well, which now makes six grandchildren for my wife, Louise and I. The last module, Medieval Archaeology, has finished with a good essay result and I am now looking forward […]
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Posted by Shannon A in Archaeology & Ancient History on March 9, 2016
Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend an entire weekend on one of Malta’s sister islands, Gozo. Gozo is only a 25 minute ferry journey from Malta and despite it being Maltese, Gozo has its own unique feel and character. The island is a mere 8 miles long and 4 miles wide with a […]
Posted in Erasmus, Friends, Leisure, Study Abroad | Tagged BBQ, beach, Erasmus, Erasmus Student Network, ESN, farmhouse, friends, fun, Gozo, holiday, leisure, Malta, Stations of the Cross, study abroad, Ta' Pinu, weekend, Xlendi Bay
Posted by Mark in Archaeology & Ancient History on March 5, 2016
In the workplace we occasionally hear the phrase “work- life balance” usually concerning the lack of said balance! We however, have study to add to the mix and, it can be a bit of a balancing act! My own routine consists of study from 0530-0630 each morning. I call this the “golden hour” when I find […]
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Posted by Shannon A in Archaeology & Ancient History on January 14, 2016
After being in Malta for 3 whole months I very much missed my University of Leicester buddies. Before leaving Leicester for sunny Malta in September myself and my course mates made a pact that we would spend new year together in Leicester as not only myself by 3 others were also leaving to study in […]
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Posted by Shannon A in Archaeology & Ancient History on August 9, 2015
As this is my first blog post I thought it best if I introduced myself! My name is Shannon and I am currently in my third year as an archaeology student. I study BA Archaeology and at the end of September I will be starting my Erasmus year abroad at the University of Malta. I […]
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