Embracing the Quietness of Easter Break on Campus
April 11, 2023
It’s the Easter break, and you’re probably feeling a little bit of cabin fever. The silence that comes with it can be overwhelming–and if you’re anything like me, it makes even the most mundane tasks feel like an ordeal. The Easter break is often a time when students leave the University of Nottingham to go …
Salzburg, Austria
April 21, 2012
Hello again, As promised…here’s Salzburg! I have to say that this is my favourite destination city out of the 3 in my Halfway Breakaway. 2 things which are popular in Salzburg: The Sound of Music & Mozart. So, if you’re a fan of any of these, book your flight tickets. Just look at the pictures …
Spring Break!
March 12, 2012
In true caveman style I have taken myself away from the Internet for a week or so whilst on Spring Break which I must admit we should all do from time to time. But I am back now and hope to give you a double dose of American university life in this post. It seems …
Six Degrees
February 26, 2012
Last weekend saw me attend my first college basketball game that in typical American fashion was on a mammoth scale. A full house in the John Paul Jones Arena was entertained by cheerleaders, dance troupes, a full marching band, a military led national anthem and an amusing mascot named ‘Cav-man’ and this was all before the …