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Embracing the Quietness of Easter Break on Campus

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

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 …

The weather outside is frightful…let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Seriously?

Hello people! Have you looked outside your window? Yeap, I know. I thought it was spring 😛 It began very early in the morning and got progressively worse. It hasn’t stopped since. I tried to upload a short video clip but unfortunately, it didn’t work. Oh well, I guess pictures will do..   Apparently, we’re …

Spring Break!

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

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 …