IntroductionMy time in Oxford was incredible. I learned many valuable life lessons. It has flown by – I remember during the fall thinking about applying as soon as I could. I knew how magical this trip would be and it didn’t meet my expectations, it exceeded them. The friends I made will last a lifetime. […]
Looking Through the Foliage of Magdalen College It is human nature to seek out new destinations and adventures in order to satisfy our curiosities. For me, I had never been outside the United States, so traveling to England was a leap I felt I had to take in order to understand the world better. Studying […]
By Rosie Lacy (’25) Returning home after my semester abroad has really allowed me to stop and think about how much I learned during my time away. At first the thought of spending four months in a foreign country was very intimidating. I didn’t know anyone else in my program ahead of time and I […]
When I began to consider studying abroad, I felt so lucky that one of my best friends, Becca, was also planning to study abroad at St Mary’s University in Twickenham, England. The idea of crossing the ocean for a semester seemed so daunting to me at first, and having the security of another friend there […]
There are many different ways to travel and see other parts of England. During my four months in England, I saw different parts of the beautiful country. The main way of traveling in England is by train. The trains go all around England and may be the quickest way to get to somewhere if you […]
I’ve been in Florence for a little over two months, and it’s crazy how fast time has flown by. My goal this past month has been to immerse myself in Florence’s community. One of the things I have grown to love the most is the literary cafes. They’re spaces that combine a café and library […]
My top-floor bedroom window with views of the river and the ever-interesting vibrancy of the people walking below. I hear the sounds of vespas and sirens and beeping, but also of singing, laughing, music, and speaking. I hear the occasional trumpet or accordion and clacking of horse hooves. When a sound is particularly intriguing, my […]
In a conversation with a local on a train ride out of London, they asked a question about our group’s abroad experience, “What are the biggest differences you have all noticed between England and America?”. We notice differences every day, but the question still took us a minute to think about. Our responses concerned the […]
The Halfway Point: Update About Life Abroad By Rosie Lacy Adjusting to Life Abroad As I approach the halfway point of my experience abroad, I feel as though I am fully adjusted to life in France. I have gotten into a pretty stable weekly routine which has definitely helped Lyon to feel like a new […]
One of the most important urgings I heard before beginning my study abroad semester was to take the time to explore my “home-base” city and country. Luckily for me, studying in such proximity to London has made travelling to other parts of England extremely accessible and easy. A quick train ride away lie dozens of […]