As the term comes to an end, I find myself thinking about how fast time has gone by and all that I have learned. My courses, in comparison to my home institution, were much more difficult – more difficult than I ever imagined they would be abroad. Many… More
At UK universities, we have something called “reading week”. Similar in time length to the United States’ spring break, it’s advertised as a time to catch up on your studies and plan ahead for essays. And most native students do that. But us study abroad… More
My 20th birthday was on the Friday just gone, and I can honestly say it was the best one yet. The whole weekend was absolutely perfect thanks to all of the wonderful people in my life. The birthday festivities began with going to the London Zoo on Friday… More
When I came to London I was looking for a volunteer opportunity. I really wanted to get a feel for the community. The things I am learning in the classroom are invaluable but the great thing about London is getting is everything you can learn from the… More
This past weekend, two of my friends and I took our first weekend trip out of Ireland to Manchester, UK to celebrate our friend Sarah’s birthday. You may be wondering, why Manchester? Honestly, the location was pretty arbitrary. Sarah had never been to… More