I grew up on Scotland Road in a small town in New Jersey. Never did I imagine that one day I’d be in Scotland itself, exploring the very landscapes my street name hinted at, walking streets I’d only seen in pictures. The irony isn’t lost on me and sometimes… More
Going abroad is indeed as terrifying as it seems, whether it is for a month, a semester, or a full calendar year. There are aspects of studying abroad that are just as scary as they are exciting. No matter how much you prepare for it, there will be things… More
Long walks and hiking are one of the major joys in life that I usually take for granted nowadays. I would usually wander around places aimlessly without a set destination, admiring each flower and how the sun reflects on puddles of water. Going to Scotland… More
Scotland has an abundance of rich literary history. The country is renowned for its famous novelists, like Robert Louis Stevenson and Muriel Spark, and today, its literary scene continues to prosper, home to brilliant creatives, like Ali Smith and Jenni… More
As you walk around Glasgow, hot pink signs claiming that “People Make Glasgow” will catch your eye on every block in the city. Whether it be on bikes, lampposts, trash cans, or stickers haphazardly adhered to the back of traffic signs, the city slogan… More