Blogs from Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

Hi Everyone! I have typed up (in Microsoft word first of course) the next chapter in Cassie’s adventures Abroad! I have had a cold practically since I arrived here in England and am working really hard to get over it, but the last couple days have been a little more miserable than others, so forgive me if this entry is not as upbeat as it should be. I am still having fun, believe me!! I believe I left off in Scotland, I last talked about the amazing night we had being serenaded by traditional Scottish music. It really was amazing. Ahem, ok. Us girls then met up with the rest of the crew at our hostel, where they had been hangin’ out and meeting other hostel residents and world travelers. I am truly in love with ... read more

Hi everyone, I was going to wait to write a new blog until after I have had all of my classes for the first time, but it just so happens I have some time on my hands now!! Lets start with my class schedule...it is still a little tentative, I picked up a class on Mondays with a discussion on Tuesdays, which stinks for when I travel because I have 2 important classes on Friday I can't-and won't often miss if I can help it. I may pick up Intro to Knitting!! :) As of now, I have a class on Monday 9-11 am, Intro to Forensic Psychology Tuesday 12-1 discusion for Intro to For. Psych 3-5 Psychology of Evidence Wednesday, no classes Thursday 1-3 Applied Forensic Psychology, Offenders in Secure and Community Settings Friday 11-1 ... read more

Hey all!! I got here fine, Dublin was a blast walking around by myself for most of the day. I got to go wherever, whenever I wanted. Add that walking in to lugging my luggage up the 3 flights of stairs before realizing there was a 'lift', I was a tired girl. Got my carry on/personal item figured out thank goodness and went on a plane to Manchester, Eng. I had to pick up my online reserved train ticket and hop on the train directly from the airport. I got here, and that's when some waterworks wanted to start. Apparently I walked right by the UCLan 'buddy' sent to meet me from the International department. I didn't know if I should take a taxi ($$) or look around somewhere for a buddy, or look for a ... read more

Amanda and I drove down through the borders through Dumfries and Gretna Green through Cumbria and on to Blackpool. When we got here at the hotel we had lunch at the Outside Inn, the hotel's restaurant. The whole room is made up to look like you are outside walking around a village complete with trees, waterfalls and houses and the roof was full of stars. This afternoon we enjoyed the delights of Blackpool, and if you haven't been there you are missing something! You have to see this place to believe it! A mile long promenade full of carnival atmosphere complete with rollercoasters, joy rides, fish and chip shops, amusement arcades, beach side hotels and B&B's....the list goes on and on. We went for a horse and carriage ride and wait for it....we got our fortunes ... read more

Rebellion Fest - Day 3 Day started off as it did when I arrived here. After going to the internet cafe it poured down chronically. I got completely soaked. Arrived at the Rebellion Fest completely drenched. I had to basically stay there the entire day with soaking shoes and socks. Not the most pleasent feeling I tell you. Met up with Jane and Gareth after laughing at a guy who had a t-shirt that had BAW SACK in large letters. This amused me greatly as a common insult for people in Scotland is Baw Sack. Gareth says it like every day. haha. In NZ we would say Ball Sack, but yeah. Anywho. Bands were rather shit for the majority of the day until a ska band called Spunge came on. They were cool. Played "The Land ... read more