Sometimes the most profound experiences occur during travel, before you even reach your destination. I've had several of these experiences throughout my travels around Europe. One profound moment occurred during our flight home from Stockholm, Sweden. We had just spent five days exploring the city, so by the time we got on the plane I was ... [Read More…]

There are so many interesting places to visit in Europe. The main problem is narrowing down which places to visit, because there are too many to see in the span of four months. When I began planning my Study Abroad time in Oxford, I knew there would be many places I would want to go see, such as London, Rome, and Paris. I had the chance to spend ... [Read More…]

I had to get use to several minor differences between life in America and life in England. For example, the faucets on the sinks have given me constant grief. In the U.S. the sinks have one faucet with two knobs, one for hot water and one for cold water. Turning them both on will allow water to flow through the faucet and the temperature can be ... [Read More…]

Last February, during a break from Sing Song practice, I walked into the Campus Center to check my mail. I opened my mailbox and pulled out the long-expected envelope. Without hesitating, I tore it open and began reading. I made it through the first sentence before I ran shrieking through the Campus Center to tell my friends the good news. I had ... [Read More…]