While Summer is living out the rest of her days this year, Autumn is making preparations for her annual entrance. I’m not ready for the seasons to change yet but I admire Autumn for how she prepares to step into her time.
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Using Mindfulness as a Tool While Living Abroad
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice of being fully aware of the present moment. There are many trainings and practices that can help a person introduce mindfulness into their day-to-day life including meditation, breathing exercises, journals writing, practicing gratitude, etc. Mindfulness has a deep history in Hinduism and Buddhism. Forms of mindfulness can alsoContinue reading “Using Mindfulness as a Tool While Living Abroad”
Top 5 Places to See in Northern England
Since moving to England as an international student, I have been able to visit a number of cities and towns across Northern England. Many of these places can be experienced on a student-friendly budget. Here is a list of my top 5 places to visit while in the north of England: York York is one of theContinue reading “Top 5 Places to See in Northern England”
24 hours in Newcastle
“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone“ Katie Thurmes I was able to spend some time in this gorgeous northern city this past week. I only had a very short amount of time so here is Newcastle in 24 hours: The Castle in Newcastle Who knew there was a castle inContinue reading “24 hours in Newcastle”
Dealing with Homesickness While Abroad
“But we have to remember that we have lost the vessel, not the memories. We just have to build a new place to hold them.” – Kelli Kehler I’m writing this as I fly back to England after a trip home for the summer break. It was an emotional goodbye this time. Last year whenContinue reading “Dealing with Homesickness While Abroad”
How to Own Being Labelled a “Mature Student” at the Ripe Old Age of 23
Happy half-term to my UK fam and happy summer vacay to those back home! You made it through the 2021 school year my friends!! (whoop whoop!) We still have a couple more weeks left here at uni, but we are almost there! I – just like the rest of the world – have been listeningContinue reading “How to Own Being Labelled a “Mature Student” at the Ripe Old Age of 23”
Expat Chronicles pt. 3
Life goes on. To be honest, I haven’t really had anything to write about in a while. Although we are (hopefully) seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, we are still in lockdown. I miss being able to go places and I wish I could have traveled a lot more this first yearContinue reading “Expat Chronicles pt. 3”
Moving Overseas During a Global Pandemic
I have a feeling this should just be titled “Moving Overseas.” Full Stop. But moving during the middle of a pandemic did make things a little extra spicy. If I’m being completely honest, it’s only been 5 months but I don’t remember many details of the journey. I know I had 3 layovers and thatContinue reading “Moving Overseas During a Global Pandemic”
Expat Chronicles pt. 2
More Train Stories A few weeks ago my train to Liverpool was cancelled so I was in the station for an hour waiting for the next one. While waiting, a pigeon decided to land right in front of me and stare at me while I was eating my crisps. I put my crisps away because…Continue reading “Expat Chronicles pt. 2”
Holidays in Liverpool
The Library I’ve been away from Leeds since winter break has started. I miss my flatmates and my family back home during this Christmas time. However, I am super happy that I get to spend the holidays with family here in England. I was able to go explore a bit of Liverpool this week. TheContinue reading “Holidays in Liverpool”
Sierra Malone 