Surviving long distance
When I first decided that I was going to do a year abroad in my degree, I knew that it would involve being by myself. Like moving out to university for the first time, without the comfort blanket of being able to go home easily if things got bad. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t regret […]
Last of the Great Fall Regattas
As promised in my last post, this weeks blog instalment will be about Head of the Hooch, racing for the University of Florida. Thursday, 5th November To say that it was a long car ride is an understatement. I always thought that driving to university or to go on holiday was a long way, even though the […]
Rock Climbing in Alabama
Students in England are inevitably thinking about the start of university. My friends are returning to Leicester to begin their final year and on the other end of the spectrum, my brother has become a fresher. I am now in week four of fall (it’s still strange to not call it autumn) semester, with my first set of […]
UK vs. USA
After being here for nearing on a month now, I’ve begun to get to grips with the differences. For example I can’t get through a conversation without a comment on my accent (such as getting me to say words like “aluminium” and “vitamin”), or with them asking me about tea. (Note to self, don’t ever ask […]
I feel like a fresher again!
By now many of you will have had your A-level results, got your place at university and know where you are going to be heading come September. If you’re coming to Leicester, the first two weeks are known as the Fresh Festival. There are different themed events on every night, complete with fancy dress and looking […]
Why study abroad?
So I’ve been away for the past fortnight enjoying the sun on the island of Gozo, off the north east coast of Malta. It’s been great to spend some quality time with my family, and visit the Azure Window in Dwerja (aka the Game of Thrones set for Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo’s wedding!). Wifi […]
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