Currently, there is a strike occurring here at the University of Aberdeen due to proposed cuts to their pensions. The professors and other lecturers involved say that it is a last resort due to the various universities refusing to negotiate. It is interesting… More
Instead of having a spring break, I had a reading week. It was February 19th to the 23rd and technically you are supposed to stay on campus to study and read. However, I ensure you that this is not the case and campus is pretty much empty. Other Arcadia… More
Saturday morning, I struggled to rise when my alarm went off for the first time at an early 6am. The night before, I had decided that I wanted to travel up to Elgin to see Elgin Cathedral and just generally piddle around wasting time exploring a new town… More
This was my first trip leaving Scotland and going to another country for a weekend. Honestly it was last minute and we just went for it. We booked it two weeks in advance and really weren’t sure what we were going to do, but had ideas. I have done more… More
The Burns’ Supper took place a few weeks ago on January 26, and it was one of my favorites so far and a must for anyone that comes to Scotland. Burns’ Supper is a celebration of Robert Burns who was a Scottish poet and is widely known in Scotland. The… More