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Adjusting to Life Back in Manchester
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Returning to life back in Manchester has been a bit strange.
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Why Madison, Wisconsin?
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Madison is such a special city, and to me, it has the perfect college town vibe. The campus sits right on a lake, everything is super walkable, and the way the city and campus blend together so seamlessly is honestly just really nice, all while keeping that distinct college feel. Now, as you may have noticed, I’m the only person writing about UW-Madison on this blog. And yes, that’s because I’m the only person who chose Wisconsin all the way from Manchester. Honestly, I have no idea why more people don’t come here! Ok, maybe I’m a little biased, but I truly…
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What to Do in Austin, Texas
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA My friend and I headed to Austin, Texas for spring break, and we had a great time. It was a nice change to escape Wisconsin’s cold and enjoy the sunny 28°C weather. Austin is such a cool city, so I thought I’d share the best spots to check out if you ever find yourself in the Lone Star State.
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New York City Food Recommendations
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA I was lucky enough to visit New York City three times during my year abroad, and the energy there is unlike anywhere else. The food? Next level! I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite spots, so if you ever find yourself in the city, you’ll know exactly where to go.
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Looking Back on My Year Abroad in America!
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Written on June 8th, 2024: My time abroad is swiftly drawing to a close, with my flight back to London in just two days. As I sit in one of my favorite coffee shops, Collectivo, here in Madison, I’m struggling to find the words to reflect on the past nine months. It’s been a whirlwind of a month, racing across eight different states, trying to experience as much of this vast country as possible before heading home. Now that I’m back in Madison, I finally have a moment to process the fact that I’ll be leaving for good. It is a strange…
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Reflecting on my First Semester at UW-Madison!
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA I have now completed my first semester abroad! It has certainly been overwhelming at times but ultimately so rewarding.
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My First Week at the University of Wisconsin, Madison!
By Ava Griffiths, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA It has been a hectic few months settling into my new life at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I am now just finding time to upload the blog post which I wrote after my first week here – it’s now been nearly four months! The time really does fly by.
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