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West Wales- Rhossili Beach and Abergavenny

Posted on June 12, 2018

What is interesting about the two places I will talk about in this post is that one was planned and the other was not. Both also provided the unexpected. The first one, Rhossili Beach, was …

Posted in Europe, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Cardiff, International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, semester abroad, study abroad, UW-madison, Wales

From Wales to Wisconsin in One Week

Posted on June 12, 2018

Ever since I started my experience I abroad, I denied the inevitability of the dreaded goodbye and reflection post that most people who study abroad have to face and write (for my case). I remember …

Posted in Europe, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Cardiff, end of program, graduate abroad, International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, return to US, semester abroad, study abroad, UW-madison, Wales

A Hike and Tintern Abbey

Posted on June 12, 2018

I am so sorry about my blog being MIA since early March! With the stress of exams and essays in late April / early May, and my three weeks away from the UK during spring …

Posted in Europe, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Cardiff, International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, semester abroad, study abroad, UW-madison, Wales

Sheep Tour of North Wales

Posted on April 17, 2018

Wales may be known as a small country, but that does not mean that they have a shortage of sheep-not that I am complaining. As many Wisconsinites are used to vast farm fields and cows, …

Posted in Europe, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Cardiff, International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, semester abroad, study abroad, UW-madison, Wales

St. Mary’s Church, University Strikes, and Easter Recess

Posted on March 27, 2018

This past weekend my friends and I ventured to St. Fagans, a Welsh medieval town. Unfortunately, because of snow, the village was closed and we only saw the surrounding area of the village. However, because …

Posted in Europe, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, study abroad, UW-madison, Wales

Stonehenge and Salisbury

Posted on February 27, 2018

Viewing the historical sites of Stonehenge and Salisbury was worth the two hour coach from Cardiff. Despite the cold and windy day, the sunshine (which is rare in Cardiff) made the trip even better. Although …

Posted in Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018Tagged International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, Stonehenge and Salisbury, study abroad, travel, UW-madison

Palm Trees in Wales!

Posted on February 27, 2018

This past weekend of adventure and exploration of Cardiff and its surrounding area has once again rose above my expectations. One of the reasons I chose to study abroad in Wales was because I did …

Posted in Europe, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Cardiff, International Academic Programs, Leah Kersten, study abroad, UW-madison, Wales

Waterfall Walking in Wales- The Brecon Beacons

Posted on February 16, 2018

This past weekend I ventured out with a few friends to the Brecon Beacons and it soared past my expectations. I underestimated the weather as well. Wisconsin is known to have extreme, quick changing weather, …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Brecon Beacons, Leah Kersten, Wales, waterfalls

The Cardiff Experience: The First Two Weeks

Posted on February 7, 2018

Hello readers! I’m currently writing this post at my dorm retrospectively because the last two weeks I’ve been busy with adjustment, classes, and a few issues revolving around classes. After about 15 hours of travelling …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Leah Kersten, settling in, Wales2 Comments

From Wisconsin to Wales

Posted on December 27, 2017

In less than a month, I will be exposed to the country of Wales: a new place, a different culture, and a new lifestyle of independence and adventure. I will leave the land of cows, …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Leah Kersten, packing, pre-departure post, Wales

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