My time so far in St. Andrews can perfectly be described in one word: Lovely.
My favorite part has been meeting so many fantastic people from all over the world--I live in Post Graduate University Housing with people from all over the world-next door to me is a very wonderful English Chap from Oxford, down the hall is a lovely girl from Italy--I share meals with people from Germany, South Africa, and Canada! I've had fun learning British slang, being teased about my Southern tendencies (ex: "What are ya'll doin?") I spent the weekend exploring St. Andrews-crawling through defensive mines built in the 16th Century, exploring old castles and cathedrals, and then jogging along the West Sands Beach. Anyone seen 'Chariots of Fire'? That is where I was jogging.
Classes started this week and I'm so excited to get started: I've had a lecture and a tutorial (seminar) on International Relations of the Middle East which looks to be stimulating and thought provoking. I have Central Asia in Global Politics tomorrow, but I'm sure I will like it equally as well.
The weather has been quite nice: Granted, I have gotten rather use to my rain boots (though we've had a few days of pure sunshine) and the temperature has been in the 50s so just enough for a warm sweater.
Cheers!Amanda
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
I have arrived!
Dear All,
After a very tearful goodbye and a long plane ride, I've made it to St. Andrews. If you don't know, I was honored to be selected as the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar for District 6110. I am in Scotland to attend the University of St. Andrews studying Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies.
Though I've made it to Scotland, my luggage decided it needed a bit longer vacation in London so I am still waiting for it. But because my mother is brilliant, she insisted I carry a few change of clothes in my carry-on in case my luggage was lost, so I do have some changes of clothes with me.\
I met my Host Rotarian Peter yesterday, he was very kind. In fact, everyone I've had the chance to meet have been very welcoming. A good start.
It was such a beautiful day yesterday with the sun shining. I awoke to the sound of rain today and it has been raining all morning, but it is still beautiful--once it clears up a but I will take my camera and take pictures of the beautiful scenery to post.
All my love,
Amanda
After a very tearful goodbye and a long plane ride, I've made it to St. Andrews. If you don't know, I was honored to be selected as the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar for District 6110. I am in Scotland to attend the University of St. Andrews studying Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies.
Though I've made it to Scotland, my luggage decided it needed a bit longer vacation in London so I am still waiting for it. But because my mother is brilliant, she insisted I carry a few change of clothes in my carry-on in case my luggage was lost, so I do have some changes of clothes with me.\
I met my Host Rotarian Peter yesterday, he was very kind. In fact, everyone I've had the chance to meet have been very welcoming. A good start.
It was such a beautiful day yesterday with the sun shining. I awoke to the sound of rain today and it has been raining all morning, but it is still beautiful--once it clears up a but I will take my camera and take pictures of the beautiful scenery to post.
All my love,
Amanda
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