By Lara Bradley, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
What better way to start off a Spring Break trip to Miami than some cultural immersion in the heart of the city’s Cuban community, Little Havana.
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By Lara Bradley, The University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
The weather in Boulder, Colorado is insane. When I first arrived, the sun was blazing and temperatures hit well over 30° for weeks- and I had packed only one pair of shorts. Fast forward 2 months later, and the first snow storm hits. These storms are intense- heavy snow for hours, strong winds, and temperatures that dip below -20°. Generally, these winter storms leave Boulder with 6-10 inches of snow. After spending 2 years in Manchester, I did not come to Colorado prepared for the snow- but now, I’m basically an expert. So without further ado, here is a locals guide to surviving the snow.
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In many ways, the US education system is really different from the UK’s- and while you might not be thinking about academics very much right now, knowing these differences could help you adjust quicker and concentrate on all the other things you can do in college.
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