From the start of my trip to London, I can honestly say that I have not spent a single day entirely in my flat. When I’m not traveling, working at my internship, or attending classes, …
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Time to Learn Polish
It seems like just yesterday that I was writing up my personal statement and my CV to submit through the FIE office for the internship portion of my program. I remember getting it checked over …
Vilnius: A Hidden Gem
Before I started my abroad journey in London, I knew that logistically it may not work out that I would be able to go to Vilnius. After all, it’s not exactly high on the typical …
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Today I completed my first four weeks of classes here at the University of Leeds. The way that grades are set up are a lot different compared to Madison. At Madison, I’d usually have one …
At Europe’s Doorstep: Amsterdam
One of the most fascinating parts about being in London in my opinion goes beyond the city and even the whole country itself. London is essentially the “New York City” of Europe — as a …
My Bathroom Needs Instructions
My time here in Leeds has been off to a great start. I’ve met some really nice people from all over the world in my residence hall. I now have friends from France, Sweden, Germany, …
The Wrong Side
My physical journey to the United Kingdom felt like I had been walking through a dream. My mind focused on getting through customs, retrieving my luggage, and figuring out the logistics of how to get …
“Leed”-ing up to Leeds
The more that I prepare to leave for Leeds, the more I feel bittersweet about leaving. There are a lot of things I’m going to miss while I’m away, but there are also many things …
Preparations, Excitement, and Fear
As this semester draws to a close, I think I’ve been so consumed with my life of exams and papers at UW to really come to terms with the fact that I’m actually going to …
It Doesn’t Always Rain In London
Hello All, Last time I left you, my sister was headed on a plane home…. with a very important, very new, ring on her finger. I’m still just as, if not more, excited than she …