Hey y'all!! Want to take a wee break from BIG city life?? Here are 10 easy day trips from Glasgow! A few are well known destinations (with a few insider twists!), while others are off the beaten path! The William Wallace Monument is stunning in the moody Scottish weather. Stirling, Scotland It has been said... Continue Reading →
Hey y’all! With First Minister Sturgeon providing the lockdown-easing-timetable, it is the perfect time to start planning trips! Come May 17th, you’ll be able to hit the ground running. Breath-taking farmland on the Isle of Iona. These Highland coos have some prime grazing real-estate! **DISCLAIMER: First, remember that you cannot do it all! This is something... Continue Reading →
Hey y’all!! Uni days are notoriously known for being the thriftiest of days. In the game of “Uni Living,” the rules are tight budgets, up-cycle what you can, and hunt for bargains! In the lull of lockdown, I have made “thriftiness” somewhat of a game. I seek out the lowest prices for my usual eats... Continue Reading →
"After the haggis is suitably appreciated, thanked, and stabbed, supper begins, which tends to be a traditional Scottish meal of haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes)."
"This is OUR time to be here! We have to remain positive and make the most of it—even if that means getting creative for finding things to do in complete lockdown. "
Hey y'all!! Here are my TOP FIVE TIPS—not the cliché ‘talk to people, get involved, and make friends’ kind of tips—let’s be honest, they’re a given!! My tips are for practical adjustment into student life in Scotland. The University of Glasgow from the top of the hill in Kelvingrove Park 1. Prepare for rain! A rain jacket... Continue Reading →
Hi y’all! Let’s talk COVID & study abroad. Yes, I know what you’re all probably thinking: seriously—coronavirus is all people ever talk about!! But, I also know that coronavirus, as annoying it may be, plays a HUGE part in decisions about studying abroad…especially when faced with tackling a new environment with social restrictions. At least... Continue Reading →
Callie Home University: University of Florida—Go Gators🐊 ! Course: At my home uni, I am pre-law pursuing a double major in Political Science and International Studies, with a concentration in Europe. At UofG I am taking a variety of courses to explore the different types of subjects that are offered. Interesting fact about you: My backyard has more things that can kill you... Continue Reading →
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