Hello-o-o-o, freedom! Sorry it’s been a wile, but my brain’s been on overload for a while. When I last wrote, I was dreading the three weeks to come. By May 10th, I had to give …
Abby Baumann
Spring Break Wrap Up
In the last four weeks I have been to 5 countries, explored 16 cities, slept in 8 beds, flown on 5 planes, taken 3 trains, and ridden on a number of coaches. And although it’s …
Letʼs Catch a Plane to Barcelona
Itʼs my final night in Barcelona, and Iʼm reflecting on our adventures in Spain. A few words my fellow travelers and I might use to describe our stay in Barcelona: embarrassing, awkward, exhausting, unfortunate…And yet …
The Luck of the Irish
Hello world (more like, hello Wisconsin). Sorry, I know I have neglected this blog. It’s just that preparing for a month long Euro-trip is quite the process. But after a stress filled week of solidifying …
The Adventures of Shakespeare and Harry Potter
When I first told my friends I was studying abroad in England, they assumed 1 of 2 things: 1) that I would be studying in London or 2) that I would be attending Hogwarts. (I’m …
The British Experience Continues
Before I left the US, everyone told me how fast time would fly while abroad. They said, “Five months will seem like five days, and you’ll be home before you know it.” Turns out, they …
Lessons Learned
I’ve been in Leeds for over a week now, but my life in the US seems like months ago. Still, I’ve learned quite a lot since I’ve arrived. Lesson number 1: Always pack deodorant in …
Hours
I can now put the time I have left until I leave into a matter of hours: 50. Fifty hours until I fly away to another country, and as I start to say my goodbyes …
Introducing Abby_Leeds, England
I’ve always been absolutely fascinated with Britain. Ever since I opened up a pre-teen novel about the life of Queen Elizabeth I, I couldn’t stop reading about the country’s rich, royal history. Since then, I’ve …