I have always known that at some point during my academic career, I would study abroad. In my sophomore year of college, I decided to come to Queen Mary University in London for my junior year, and I’ve never looked back. Staying for the year has (so far) proved to be the best decision I … Continue reading Tips for studying abroad in London – by Miriam Frances Jaffe
Signing up for a language joint honours promises, above all, one thing: a year abroad. Unlike many courses which offer the opportunity, after undergoing a somewhat rigorous application process, because, of course, everyone wants to study at UCLA, for me, time spent abroad was guaranteed. Lacking the all-important “American Studies” in my degree title meant … Continue reading A Year at Aix-Marseille – by Zac Turner
I struggled a lot this week thinking about what to write. I have a lot of ideas running around in my head, but nothing seemed good enough. I tried writing something about the election after it happened, but I couldn’t properly express my feelings about it (and being abroad gives the whole situation a … Continue reading An American in Paris – by Miriam
Ever since middle school, I have been passionate about theatre. I saw a production of Macbeth at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in seventh grade, and from the moment the show began, something clicked in my head: I wanted to be an actor. I live for the moments when I get to be on stage, acting. … Continue reading There’s no business, like show business – by Miriam
