Welcome to the Scottish Borders, Make Yourself at Home

Josie Collier November 8, 2022

“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

Exploring History: When to Be a Tourist

Ginny Lafean October 25, 2021

Since I got settled in my classes, I took a few weekends to explore the beautiful country I came to see. The past few weeks have taken me high and low throughout Scotland, and I don't think I've ever seen so many shades of green. The trips I've had so… More

Finding my Feet in Glasgow

Ginny Lafean October 11, 2021

"I'm finally here in Glasgow and this still doesn't feel like real life." That's what I told my parents on the phone the night before my taxi ride to Base Glasgow, where I'll be staying for my long-awaited semester studying voice performance at the Royal… More

Learning How to Breathe: On Adapting to City Life

Tia Pogue March 10, 2020

Currently Studying at: University of Edinburgh, Scotland Homeschool: Middlebury College It took me three weeks of living in Edinburgh before I felt like I could breathe. The air quality is fine, good, even; it’s a green city, nowhere near as compact… More

A Burns Night To Celebrate

Tia Pogue February 25, 2020

Currently Studying at: University of Edinburgh, Scotland Homeschool: Middlebury College My first few weeks in Edinburgh were a whirlwind of new people, new places. At first, this chapter of introductions was terrifically exciting; at no time in my life… More

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