Introduction All my loved ones can tell you that I love to shop! So when I was preparing to study abroad in London, I created… More
Avery M. Porter
London, England
Avery M. Porter
London, England
Introduction All my loved ones can tell you that I love to shop! So when I was preparing to study abroad in London, I created a list of shops that I wanted to visit and (possibly) purchase a cute souvenir from. Souvenirs are so important for students… More
Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like home. Whenever I feel homesick for my book community in St. Louis, I can visit a bookstore, and the smell transports me 4,000 miles… More
Food and memory are inextricably linked. They are biologically connected, as the amygdala and hippocampus are involved in both the processing of taste and memory. In fact, food can trigger a person to develop deeper memories. This was extremely prevalent… More
Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London. My family and friends have commented on how much I changed in the four months I spent away from home. I have felt it myself. I believe… More
When I was on the flight to London, I took out my blue and pink Barbie-themed journal and wrote down my thoughts and feelings about starting my study abroad experience. I wrote, "I know that there are so many adventures ahead of me" in my messy cursive… More