Blogs from Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 12

So last night marked the halfway point for my studies at Edge Hill and I thought I would write a blog about my impressions of the UK so far. I will be assisted by my lovely friend Megan from Michigan. 1. Men in university love to dress up in skirts to go out. Weird. 2. Men, in every continent or random island, are exactly the same with no exceptions. Except for Sam. 3. When you go to the doctor you are prescribed sleep and water over anything else. This can be a good thing if you do not need medicine, but a bad thing if you do. 4. We all think the political state of our country will lead to our country's downfall. 5. The queen, very arguably, doesn't do anything. Thank you Megan. (Some people ... read more

This entry should really run from 19 Sep (dates are written backwards here) to 27 Sep, because it will take place over an entire week. I was surprised to find out on my arrival that classes did not start for another week. In the UK, First Years (Freshmen) move in a week early. The week consists of meetings with your departments during the day and many organized campus events at night. In the United States, many of us may remember the campus organized events being corny and awkward, where you are forced to interact with other students. You may remember being kicked out or in serious trouble if you brought alcohol to these events (not that I know from personal experience). In the UK, the situation is quite different. Not only do they allow alcohol on ... read more

well things are going according to plan so far..... San francisco first then onwards across the date line... ... read more

Leaving very soon. Very excited. Bangkok is the first stop, flight is a 10pm on Tuesday. Basically doing this to see if it works.... read more

Today took us by car from Stansted Airport to stay with Family in Darwen, Lancashire. The drive was an experience. The motorways are filled with Trucks and Semitrailers and along with the locals who drive creatively. After a long drive we arrived at Darwen in the North of England to meet Family, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Our Evening took us to the Butlers Arms for a big family dinner and some wonderful Lancashire hospitality, including some of the local Ale, which this Aussie much enjoyed. The Butler’s Arms is “somewhere” near Darwen, not sure where as we drove for about 15 minutes down lots of hedge and stone wall lined lanes which seemed like a maze, except to the locals who were fortunately driving. This true English pub had all the cozy warmth I expected, but ... read more