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Lap One of Four: Finish Line...Graduation From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(206 days old)
So I’ve finished the first of my four finals, and I have to say, my first final at the University of Edinburgh was…ROUGH. As I explained in my last blog, my international law final exam was worth 70… more
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Final Push Towards Finals... From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(213 days old)
First of all, my mother is fine! If you read my last post, I was going through a bit of a rough patch, worrying about my mom from thousands of miles away. She was in the hospital for bronchitis and th… more
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Study Abroad Blues From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(224 days old)
When I left home in the fall of 2005, I went through the typical feelings associated with leaving home. At first, I was so excited and only felt elation at growing up. After a few weeks, I started to … more
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Moving to Glasgow! From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(234 days old)
I started university in 2005, and planned to graduate in 2009--wait, it’s 2009 this year…doesn’t that mean I’m supposed to graduate and…sniffle…leave the safety of being an undergraduate?? As in, make… more
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Bagels, Conferences, and Cross Atlantic Journeys From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(265 days old)
Okay, now that the combination of jet lag and epic dancing has worn off, have I got a story for you! Last Thursday, I made my ninth cross-Atlantic flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. As amazi… more
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The Big 22....Really? From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(277 days old)
Remember when you turned 16? For me, it was a magical number—all the Disney princesses were 16—plus, I could finally legally drive. 18 rolled around, the official age of adulthood, when I could legall… more
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Super Bowl Sadness From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(289 days old)
There are things, events, that are typically American. Holidays, traditions, ceremonies, that are specifically meaningful to those who belong to the United States. This past year, I’ve spent Thanksgiv… more
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Back to the Grindstone From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(304 days old)
Okay, so I know I’ve been away for awhile, but I’m back! Back in Scotland, back on blogging, and back to school! Yes, yes, I have been away from the wonderful world of blogging, but I have been one bu… more
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Semester Two 2009 From
solguud
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(311 days old)
Hey everyone! I have not written here for a long time, 3 or 4 months I think, but I have made a new years resolution to start writing again. So here we go! As a quick recap, last semester was o… more
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From Turkey to St. Andrew's From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(351 days old)
Last week, most of my American buddies were celebrating Thanksgiving with family and loved ones, enjoying a nice turkey, maybe some mashed potatoes and yummy pie. Well. I have to say, I was a little j… more
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It’s Not Easy Being (Or Going) Green From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(361 days old)
When I was a young girl, I grew up loving Sesame Street—I watched it every day, almost. Like many other Sesame Street aficionados, I fell in love with Kermit the Frog and watched everyth… more
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Well, What's Next? From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(374 days old)
Short blog, today, folks. I’ll update you on my travels to the Highlands here in a bit, but I thought I should share the big news in my life. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve be… more
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U.S. Election Adventures in Scotland From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(379 days old)
Tuesday night was amazing. Let’s just start from there. As a Texas Democrat, I am quite often in the minority of political views, especially in College Station. Going to school at Texas A&M, somet… more
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A Texan's Guide to Surviving Edinburgh From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(388 days old)
I’ve been in Edinburgh for about a month and a half now, so I’ve had plenty of time to realize some of the things I might have done differently in the first few weeks. While I was reflecting over some… more
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Dancing Much? No... From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(393 days old)
Some know Cambridge as a center for enlightenment, an educational epicenter that produces and promotes dialogue, debate, and discourse. While this is certainly true, for me, Cambridge is also a heck o… more
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Weight Off My Shoulders From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(407 days old)
On my desktop, I have a handy little to-do list that pops up on the right hand side of my screen. For the past seven months or so, I’ve had the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships on this to-do lis… more
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More Lindyhop! with Chipotle on the Side From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(416 days old)
So you know how last week I had this amazing weekend in Munich, spending most of my time swing dancing? Well, this weekend I did the SAME THING…only in Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Lindy Exchange! This… more
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Erika’s Excellent European Escapade From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(423 days old)
I’m having some trouble keeping up with all the amazing things happening in my life right now. I only moved to Edinburgh a fortnight ago, and I’m already diving into the European lifestyle … more
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First Impressions by Sean Culleton From
carys
Pro
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(423 days old)
First Impressions Well I've made it, safe and sound. Scouring the narratives of my fellow travelers in preparation for my arrival was perhaps unnecessary, since I have travelled in the UK before … more
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Just A Wee Bit Knackered From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(430 days old)
It seems like my life has been twisted upside down, turned around on its side, and restarted. I’ve officially settled into Edinburgh, registered for classes, and am in every way except for attending c… more
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T-Minus 3 Days: the Continuing Saga of Confusion and Stress From
texascurlyfri
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(443 days old)
I just finished driving my last trip home to Glen Rose from College Station, maybe not ever, but at least for the foreseeable future. Since I hope to stay in Scotland through grad school, my days spen… more
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49 days, 20 hours, 35 minutes, 32 seconds and counting… By Erika Schmidt From
carys
Pro
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(476 days old)
49 days, 20 hours, 35 minutes, 32 seconds and counting… 50 days. That’s all I have left until I leave for Edinburgh. Some days it seems like I’ve got forever to get everything done before I’m in th… more
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To Hop a Pond- Sean Culleton From
carys
Pro
in Study Abroad at Edinburgh Uni
(476 days old)
The first thing I did when I found out I had been offered a spot at Edinburgh was tell my mother. The Second thing I did was go on an onlinephoto, video, and information binge, something I had ref… more
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