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
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
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
