Famous Last Words: Finding Balance

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This week has been absolutely amazing! I arrived to the U.K. for a short trip before I go to Germany. I have loved every second here. I have been to London, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Stirling, Stonehaven, and Edinburgh. Words cannot describe how thankful I am to be here.

So far, my favorite city has to be Glasgow in Scotland. I honestly did not know this city existed before I started planning my trip. But, a good friend of mine lives there, so I was able to meet her again and meet her friends. I was there for National Pancake Day. It is so crazy to see that pancakes are crepes here. I was not expecting that. As for the weather, I have somehow not see too many rainy days here. The U.K. is famous for rain, but I have been so luckily so far. It has been either cloudy or sunny. Plus, it is the off season for tourists, it has not been crowded.

(Personal Photo of Me at Stirling Castle in Stirling, Scotland)

Because of my travels, I was not able to post properly for the last couple of weeks, but I am back! I was able to start my portfolio assignment. This is a good option for me because I would like to take more time to develop my creative writing skills. I have never seen myself as a creative person, so this is a good opportunity. I am very excited for the upcoming weeks to get back in a full routine and learn more about Indian Epics!!

Starting on March 1st, I will begin my semester at the University of Heidelberg. Words cannot describe how exciting I am for the next 6 months. Time has been going by so fast. Outside of this class, I will take an intensive German Language program and 2 other lectures concerning European politics.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 18, 2018 at 3:26 PM

    Wo, that's super cool that you're in Europe, I have always wanted to go to Europe. Spending Pancake Day in Glasgow sounds like it was a blast, I really like crepes. Congrats on being able to study at the University of Heidelberg, I hope you have a great time.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 18, 2018 at 6:23 PM

    This made my heart so happy to see! I studied abroad in Edinburgh for a summer and have been to the Stirling Castle as well! I hope that you have the best time ever. Please continue to share you adventures so I can live through you. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  3. Chelsea February 20, 2018 at 8:20 PM

    Kelsea, it sounds like you are truly enjoying life in Europe right now! I have always wondered what it would be like to study abroad. I've always heard visiting Great Britain is amazing and because of the rainy weather I would like it even more. I really enjoy rainy weather, maybe not necessarily when it freezes everything like in Norman right now though. I wish you luck throughout the rest of the semester and throughout your travels!

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