A Critical Review of My Time in Paris

To me, Paris is a city of constant fear and disgust. Having been there before with my family, I expected this trip to again feature getting mugged, chased by drunks, and belittled by Parisians expecting me to speak fluent French. I was not excited to return to the city with a group of 40 other …

Colors of Southall

On Friday, we went to Southall to visit a Sikh temple and a Hindu temple. One of the most interesting things to me was how most people wore brightly colored clothing. As we walked around the shops, I enjoyed looking at the beautiful dresses, fabric, and jewelry being sold throughout the markets. These are five …

Nature, History, and a Trip to Wales

This past week, my study abroad group took a three-day trip to Wales. Along our route, we visited Stonehenge, Stourhead, St. Fagan's, Tintern Abbey, Puzzlewood and other interesting culturally significant sites. Something I noticed that united my favorite sites was their unique combination of nature and history. My favorite site we visited on this trip …

An American Soccer Fan in a British Football World

For many soccer fans, attending an English Premier League match is a dream come true. English teams are known around the world and are very popular. My experience at the West Ham vs Southampton game was very different from those I've had at Real Salt Lake games at home. The atmosphere at the West Ham …