Bon Voyage: February

HAPPY FEBRUARY! I still can't believe I am well into my second month here, where is time going? I wish I had some cool sight to share with everyone this week, but I've been so busy with school!

I really think I underestimated how much I would have to do for each class here based on the number of grades I get. Basically, there are only two assignments that determine your final grade here, and in all of my classes, these assignments are papers. Luckily, I would rather write a paper over taking an exam any day. In my Writing for Children's class (my class with the most work) a children's book publisher came in and talked to us, which was pretty cool.

I have a few papers due within the next two weeks, and since we are leaving for Scotland (!!!) the 20th, I figured I should go ahead and get them done so I don't have to do them when I get back! So, I have been barricading myself in my room so I can focus, which is not easy over here, at all.

My language in the media class is really interesting, but the professor is a little off his rocker. On class Tuesday, my friend Caitlin and I died over the handout he gave us (will include picture!) They definitely have no problems talking about American politics here, and boy, do they speak about it often! My eyes have definitely been opened by how others view our political system and fundamental structure of our nation, even if I don't agree :)

The highlight of my week was receiving my package from my wonderful parents!! I think they realized my increasing chocolate/candy/any food group addiction since I have been here, so they stocked me up with Valentine's Day treats! I also got a a sweet card, shirt, and NC State t-shirt (GO PACK!) and a super excited feeling knowing that they loved me enough to send me something across the ocean :) love you, people!

Last night, I met a few girls at our traditional Thursday night hangout, The Railway. This pub has the BEST chocolate fudge cake, and they even have southern fried chicken tenders (bojangles could teach them a thing or two, but not too shabby) we all got some pitchers (8 pounds, can't beat that) and last night we tried some new ones! We had purple rain and blue lagoon, and yes, we sang Prince the whole time we drank the purple rain!

Tonight is American High School themed BOP. Most common misconception here: that American high school is like it is portrayed in movies. They may be disappointed when I show up in a t-shirt and shorts, my typical high school look!

Happy Friday, Americans! Miss you all!