The adjustment period for an exchange program can vary from person to person, but I knew that the best way for me to adapt was to maintain a routine. So once I became settled in my accommodation, I figured that I should create a schedule that allowed me time to get ready and make my way to campus with time to grab breakfast before lecture. … Continue reading Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Place by Ellie Ruben
Hi, my name is Raven King! I’m a second year honors student at CofC. I’m a Biochemistry major on a pre-dental track. As a science major, it can be hard to find study abroad programs that work with your schedule. I would love to travel abroad for a semester, but it would set me back and I wouldn’t be able to graduate on time. For … Continue reading Edinburgh by Raven King
Hey y’all! I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland yesterday and it is beautiful! From the mountains to the sea, the city is filled with amazingly beautiful old architecture. The pace of things is so much slower here, but the tourist element of where we are staying cannot be avoided. I am loving the food, especially the haggis pies, and the scotch whisky here is unlike anything … Continue reading On to Scotland (July 4, 2022) by Reese Dickerhoff
One of the most exciting factors when studying abroad is getting to immerse oneself in the culture of the host country. Although on the surface level, Scotland and the US seem fairly similar (western, English speaking, etc.), there are in fact a wide number of niche cultural experiences that I have been able to take part of while living here. It has been incredible to … Continue reading Immersion by Adam Schaich
As the daughter of an Air Force pilot, I’ve gotten to experience the thrill of moving plenty of times before. I’ve moved from the West Coast to the East Coast and from bluebonnet planes to pluff mud and coastal tides. Every time I relocated; I was always taken aback by just how many differences those United States had to offer. How, even though it was … Continue reading Stirling, Scotland by Shelby Olive
Hello again! For this blog post, I’ll be sharing my traveling experience while living and studying in Stirling, Scotland. Studying abroad is fantastic for immersing yourself in whichever country you intend to live in. If you are lucky enough to be studying in Europe, like I am, it is hard to deny that it is incredibly cheap and easy to travel to a plethora of … Continue reading Travel on a Budget by Adam Schaich
Hello again! Today I’ll be sharing an update on my life in Stirling, Scotland. There are many little things that I have found to be both similar and different to life back in the states. It has proven to be a challenge and an incredible experience to live here. Starting with the most basic parts of life, I am living in a ten person flat … Continue reading Stirling by Adam Schaich
Hello! My name is Adam Schaich, and I am in my second semester at the College of Charleston. I am majoring in Data Science and Supply chain Management, with minors in Computer Science and Global Logistics and Transportation. I am originally from Milton, Georgia but am currently studying at the University of Stirling in Stirling, Scotland. I chose the University of Stirling mainly because of … Continue reading Intro by Adam Schaich
In Scotland, the locals do not simply utter ‘cheers’ in times of celebration, but rather, a saying that means “good health to you”: Slàinte Mhath! In my time abroad, I’ve found that the Gaelic tongue is not one that is frequently uttered, but one that is still fondly preserved within Scottish culture. Printed on railway signs, bottles of Irn-Bru, (a Scottish born and brewed ‘fizzy … Continue reading Slàinte Mhath by Shelby Olive
Hello from the heart of Scotland! My name is Shelby Olive and I am a Computing in the Arts (CITA) major and sophomore at the College of Charleston. I am currently studying abroad at the University of Stirling in Stirling, Scotland as an Undergraduate Exchange Student within the Faculty of Arts Program. Going into the study abroad process, I was faced with a lot of … Continue reading Intro by Shelby Olive
