Finding My Place in the Hustle and Bustle

Payton Sims October 26, 2021

Just over a month into my study abroad program, I found my rhythm in my newfound city life. I come from a much smaller city in comparison to London, and when I was planning to go abroad, I knew I wanted that same sense of home. I needed to find things… More

Why London Mid-Pandemic Was the Best Risk to Take

Payton Sims October 11, 2021

Did I ever intend on studying abroad for my final semester of college? Absolutely not. But did I think that I would ever live through a global pandemic that literally shut the entire world down? Another no. When life seems to have a mind of its own for… More

Saying Goodbye

Lauren Kelly December 14, 2020

I have been home in the U.S for a little more than a week now, but I put off writing this last post because I really miss it all and it’s tough to think about saying goodbye. Of course, as everyone has reminded me, I can come back—but unless I go back… More

Two Weeks to Go

Lauren Kelly November 23, 2020

Wow, that was weird to write. I have felt a lot of things throughout my time at Oxford, mainly fascination with how cool this place is, stress, and eagerness to go home (sometimes all at the same time!), but the thought of only having two weeks left is… More

London Before Lockdown

Lauren Kelly November 5, 2020

Admittedly, I haven’t had much motivation to write this post, nor do many of my tutorial responsibilities. My mind has been preoccupied with the election and waiting for the results, in addition to the news that England will be shut down for essentially… More

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