Having settled in quite well here, I have decided to experience more of the American life. So Lise and I […]
Archive for ‘USA’
International Relations Heaven
I don’t think I could have chosen a more suited city for my year abroad. It ticks all of my […]
This One Time, At Band Camp
I have actually been here a while now, but I am still being hit by ‘Culture Shock’. Yesterday one of […]
Packing Panic and Reisefieber
It would seem that after moving 8 times over 4 years, I would have learned how to pack fast and […]
Animal House
Yo, man, I have arrived in the City of Brotherly Love. I have unpacked, ish, and today something happened which […]
Twerking….. and more
The first two days have most definitely exceeded my expectations of American university life. Literally words cannot describe how strange […]
How to get into the USA – an actual list. Not that humorous but useful
First blog. So I was suggested to make a first blog prior to my departure, perhaps about my expectations for […]
What to do when homesick
Having had an international upbringing, I can’t explain where I was “born and raised”, but homesickness still persists, always a […]
Arrival in Washington DC in sight!
I had to wait four hours at the US embassy for an “interview” that consisted only of: where do you […]
Feeling Funny About Philly
My name’s Melissa and I study English Literature. I am preparing to take my course across the pond and would […]
University of Edinburgh Go Abroad 