I must confess that I did not grow up in the city of St. Louis. I was born and raised in St. Charles County, right outside… More
Avery M. Porter
London, England 
I must confess that I did not grow up in the city of St. Louis. I was born and raised in St. Charles County, right outside the city. I joke that I am a county girl (through and through) because you could not pay me enough money to drive in the city. I… More
When thinking about the culture shocks I would experience when studying abroad in London, I thought about all of the stereotypical things: cars on the other side of the road or slang I might not understand. However, one of the biggest things that I wish… More
One of the reasons I was so excited to study abroad in London was because the city has such an amazing theatre culture! London has been a hub for theatre since its first playhouse - "The Theatre" - was built in 1576. Fun fact: the first woman actor in… More
When I first received my acceptance to study in London for the fall semester, I was very excited to be in Europe. I was excited to be immersed in the vast histories and cultures that different regions had to offer. Specifically, I had always dreamt of… More
One of the things that my family loves to do every Christmas season is putting up our giant Christmas tree. We always build and decorate it together as a family. It is a beautiful way to get in the Christmas spirit and relax after a stressful semester… More