From royalty to canals: My unforgettable study abroad adventures in London and Amsterdam
By Diamond R.
Published June 4, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2pWyG3R A picture of me at Big Ben! When coming to college one thing that I knew I wanted to do eventually was study abroad and that was one of the main requirements I was looking for when deciding a university to attend. With my junior year almost coming to an end, studying abroad didn't…
Food, family and a farm
By Logan B.
Published May 14, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2pRBfgy View from Calton Hill My third month in Scotland was equally as eventful as the first two. I began the month exploring Edinburgh more, seeing the amazing historical artifacts and models in the National Museum of Scotland, and trying delicious local food at the weekly farmer’s market with a hot mocha from the doughnut…
Ceilidhs and Spain
By Logan B.
Published March 10, 2024
My second month in Scotland has been far busier than the first, packed with travel, good food and of course, more coursework. I began the month at a school-organized Ceilidh, a traditional Scottish dance that involves large choreographed dances in groups and with partners. At first, it was difficult keeping up with the Scottish dancers,…
Taking care of your mental and physical health abroad
By Audrey D.
Published March 8, 2024
I got very sick at least once every single month I was in Manchester, England. After multiple trips to the GP and days spent recovering in bed, I think I can share a few tips and tricks to take care of your physical and mental health while abroad in England. First, register with a GP…
Settling into Scotland
By Logan B.
Published Feb. 8, 2024
Today marks one month of me living in Scotland, the first half spent traveling the U.K. and the second spent settling into my new home at Heriot-Watt. In that little time, I’ve seen the most beautiful hills and flowers, visited the sweetest sheep and cows, and met sweet, hilarious friends in my flat and in…
Christmas while away from home
By Audrey D.
Published Jan. 5, 2024
December was an incredibly busy month for me at the University of Manchester. My friends organized a wonderful Christmas dinner, featuring some of the most delicious food I’ve ever had. We decorated the flat, listened to Christmas music, and went for a snowy walk after our meal. This evening is one of my most fond…
Holidays and homesickness
By Audrey D.
Published Dec. 4, 2023
https://flic.kr/p/2q8czBm The view outside my Oak House window in the fall. November, the third month of my exchange year, was one of my favorite months in England, but it’s also the time when homesickness can really kick in. As the workload ramps up, so does the stress, and with your support system being so far…
October in Manchester, U.K.
By Audrey D.
Published Nov. 9, 2023
October, my second month at the University of Manchester! This month, I traveled to Dublin, Ireland, with two friends. We scored a cheap flight—roughly $25 round trip. To save on accommodation costs, we decided to fly there and back in one day. One thing I’ve learned during my time in England is how close everything…
Arriving in England
By Audrey D.
Published Oct. 2, 2023
Long before I ever decided to come to Manchester, I went to a study abroad fair. I didn’t know it at the time, but my decision to walk through the doors of Memorial Union that day would have an insane impact on my life. It was there that I met an exchange student from the…
London transportation
By Jacob L.
Published July 11, 2023
At the start of the summer, the University of Missouri Concert Chorale set out on a trip to London. Our choir of approximately 40 students, under the direction of Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, endeavored to celebrate Black choral composers in a large concert combined with other choirs, plus do a little sight-seeing along the way.…