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So I survived the first week of classes. I am starting to get the hang of things and soon essays will need to be planned and written so I am taking this time to enjoy the calm before the storm. A few days ago, a few friends and I decided to watch “Sunshine…

Come on Come on won’t you turn my soul into a raging fire. – Phillip Phillips Can Belmont be relocated? If only my little Nashville campus could be relocated to London, that would make the world a perfect place. Last night I had my first taste of friend-sickness…

I feel like I could live in Rome for eternity and still not discover all it has. But one of the Italian girls in my class today said when it comes to being Roman, it isn't about knowing everything about the city or how to navigate its streets, it's about…

At 6 AM we climbed to the top of Arthur’s Seat, the “hill” on the outskirts of Edinburgh that looks down over my own residence hall and most of the city. Leaving at an ungodly hour for college students, we attempted to beat the sun before it rose for…

Wow. It’s been a week since I’ve been here and my time is already flying by. I arrived safely off the plane, albeit a little groggy. As much as I tried to sleep on the flight I managed to not get any rest. We trekked through customs and found our way…

I have never been so thankful to have feet. They take me wherever I want to go, which is often the wrong direction from where I want to be going in the first place because I'm Lauren and I'm prone to getting lost literally in my own bedroom.  Despite…

Music is my in bloodstream; living in Camden in September is slightly killing me. Every night this month iTunes puts on a music festival at the iconic location called Roundhouse. The venue ends up being only two blocks away from my front door. I see people…

So the past few days have continued to be exploration days. A number of the societies put on taster sessions which were great fun to attend. Highlights included a few dance classes and a tea tasting by the SocieTEA. In-between tea tasting and dancing…

The first obstacle I must face during my semester abroad: packing light without wearing the same thing for three months straight. I love clothes. I also play the “what if” game when packing. What if I don’t feel like wearing those shoes? What if I spill…