England: Elizabeth Braun (Observation)
Program: UW Global Launch in London, Academic Year
One weekend a group of us Global Launchers visited Bath, where there was a Jane Austen festival going on. We had much fun exploring the city, but I was starting to get a small headache and needed a place to retreat for a while, so I stopped at a local cafe. The cafe had a very comforting environment, as the moment I walked in I was greeting very kindly, given my drink, and continued to find a nice corner to rest at. I did take something with me to read, Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare, but I ended up barely reading. An older gentleman sat down in my vicinity, and was quite curious about the festival that was going on. I gave him the run down of what I knew which, frankly, was not much, and we chatted about Jane Austen and what I was doing in England. At this time, the two workers in the cafe were having a lively discussion about what the best movies were. There were quite a few customers involved, so it was pretty entertaining to watch. Overall, it was very nice to take a bit of time to stop and observe how everyone interacted around me.
Elizabeth Braun
Program Name: UW Global Launch in London
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Horicon, Wisconsin
By studying through the Global Launch London program I am looking forward to gaining a new perspective on the world and even daily life alongside learning so much history about the city that’s played as a center stage for many major events throughout the eras. Through the courses offered I hope to grow my writing capabilities.
I’m looking forward to being surrounded by the rich history that comes with a city such as London and the vibrant lifestyle that big cities offer. It will be amazing just walking through the streets and seeing the amazing architecture along with visiting notable landmarks.