“Have fun, take pictures, be safe. This is a once in a lifetime experience.” That’s what I consistently heard from my loved ones as I prepared to embark on my journey across the pond to the United Kingdom. Overwhelmed was an understatement and the pressure of seizing every opportunity this… read more
United Kingdom
Pack Light or Pack Right
Pick. Iron. Fold. Pack. And repeat. The London Maymester: Community Life Documented, was my first opportunity to travel to Europe, but I was no stranger to packing. My childhood consisted of skyrocketing across the blue skies to various places in the US, snacking on dry plane pretzels, and being patted… read more
Oh, What an Adventure
Good morning family and friends, What an adventure this has been. I have been in England for five months and yet, this still isn’t the end. There is another entire portion of my adventure on its way. I want to tell you about what’s still to come and what I… read more
The One With Less Pictures
Good morning friends and family, This is the one with less pictures. This is the one with the topic that nobody wants to talk about in a study abroad blog. When you’re supposed to be out enjoying your experience and exploring your new environment, nobody wants to talk about this… read more
What I Missed While Abroad
When students consider studying abroad, the thought of FOMO creeps up. Students think, “Omg, what will my friends do without me when I study abroad? What will I miss out on in Austin??” It’s easy to immediately think of the things you will miss out on, without even imagining the… read more
The Trials of Travel
Good morning friends and family, There are many adventures I could recount for you since the last time we wrote but, because I think knowing about the requirements that go into studying abroad is the most important, I will spare no time on said adventures. I do not believe that… read more
The University of Exeter
Good morning friends and family, I, Julian Kadolph, write to you once again from Exeter, Devon, England! While it is decently cold here in Southwestern England, my heart goes out to those affected by the cold vortex in Northern states of America. I may not be experiencing that great of… read more
The Little Differences
Good morning everyone! I write to you on the morning of my first day in Exeter – a beautiful little city on the Southwestern coast of England. My name is Julian Kadolph! I am a 4th year English Major with minors in Creative Writing and Arts and Entertainment Technology (AET).… read more
The Process of Slowing Down
As my time abroad is coming to a close – I’ll be home in just a few days – I have felt the increasing pressure to see and do everything. When I first came to the UK, I was not only excited about how many things (museums, shops, shows, holidays,… read more
Spending Time in London’s West End
While abroad, I thought I could learn a lot by interning. I know workplace culture can differ greatly from place to place, and I wanted to experience the UK with this perspective that I could not get as a student. Throughout the past month, I have been commuting into central… read more