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 experience Scotland from the perspective…
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 just a few states over,…
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 different countries and cities. For…
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 on campus. We each have…
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 its location. I have always…
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 juice’!), and historic plaques, it…
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 questions regarding program choice. There…
