There are a lot of things I wish I'd have known before coming on study abroad to BYU's London Centre. I had no idea what to expect, so I didn't know how to prepare for my study abroad. I wish I'd known what the food would be like, what stores were near the Centre, and …
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Before departing on our trip to the North, we talked about the ideas of the sublime and picturesque. We also discussed popular culture and the ideas surrounding that. On our trip to York, Liverpool, and Ambleside, I noticed a lot of overlap between these ideas. Beatrix Potter's house was, to me, the most obvious example …
I got to go to Rome last week with some of the girls in my study abroad program. It was so much fun! We visited the Vatican City, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and other historical tourist sites throughout the city. My favorite thing was climbing St. Peter's Basilica and looking out over the beautiful views of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Hannah Miner 