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“Open Sesame” rang through my ears at Rosslyn Chapel’s whispering door. So, when the Scottish Borders opened their door to… More
Josie Collier
Edinburgh, Scotland
Josie Collier
Edinburgh, Scotland
Hey I'm Josie! I am a junior at Santa Clara University studying political science and journalism. My college life has been a bit scattered as I spent one year at home during COVID, last year on campus and now I will be in Edinburgh, Scotland for the semester. With summer savings, a middle school backpack and growing curiosity about life in Scotland I hope to share what life is like for me in this beautiful city over the next few months. On this blog you will find honesty with a hint of sarcasm, and self-reflection about how grateful I am to have this opportunity. Many say studying abroad is the "time of your life" so I will let you know if it lives up to the hype!
“Open Sesame” rang through my ears at Rosslyn Chapel’s whispering door. So, when the Scottish Borders opened their door to me, I entered. Frankly, when I began this little journey, I dreaded Arcadia’s 7:30 Saturday morning wake-up call. I get car sick… More