Let it Snow
Normally, I believe in living in the moment. I like to focus on the present, and reserve the reminiscing for reunions with old friends. But this blog entry, my very first one, is an exception to that...
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Sorry it’s been so long since my last post. One of the consequences of choosing to do your Master’s degree at a world-class institution like King’s is that the majority of Reading Week is spent, well,...
View ArticleCiao, Roma!
There’s no end of things to do in London – Samuel Johnson wasn’t far off in saying, “when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” – but sometimes, it’s nice to get a break. Which is yet another...
View ArticleIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
As a literature student, I just couldn’t resist such a famous reference. After all, this week included the best and worst parts of being a student. It began with the worst, as essay deadlines bore...
View ArticleTired of London, Tired of Life
It’s finally summer, which means that London’s tourists have gone from frequently encountered to inescapable. And it is truly amazing how quickly you adopt the native London mindset of irritated...
View ArticleA Whole New World
One of the coolest things about London is that it wasn’t really planned. That makes it incredibly frustrating to navigate, of course, since streets never go in predictable lines, let alone by number...
View ArticleLondon Homesick Blues
London is an incredible place, and I feel lucky to live here. The beautiful buildings, the culture, the accents are all incredible. But when you’re an international student, bouts of homesickness go...
View ArticleGoodbye London
My year is up and the blog is over, so if you have any more questions, please direct them to the King’s Office – they’d love to talk to you! I hope you enjoyed it. Bye, y’all!
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