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Reflections on my time abroad
By Olivia Stevens (Wellesley College, USA) I can not believe it has been a year since I finished my time at Wellesley. It has flown by faster than I would ever have imagined. Before I had even started at Manchester I knew I wanted to study abroad. In fact, the huge range of places on offer was a large factor in my decision to come here. Having gone through the experience, and having time to reflect on it more, I can safely say that studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It may sound clichéd but it is so true! Getting on a plane and…
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Wellesley
By Nadia Younis (Wellesley College, USA) It’s so crazy to think that half of my semester abroad is done already! The past two months have been so hectic, that I’ve only just had the chance to post now. So, where to begin?? I guess I can’t go more than just a few sentences without telling you all how cold it is here in Wellesley. I arrived to a snow covered campus and within just few days of my arrival, there were snowstorms and record-breaking weather. Aside from the fact that campus did actually look awesome covered in snow, I hated the weather. I felt like I was trapped in my room most…
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Trip to Eastern Canada – Top 5 places I visited
By Olivia Stevens (Wellesley College, USA) After completing my studies at Wellesley, I knew a break was much-needed so decided to go on a trip to Canada. I had never been to Canada before and was feeling slightly apprehensive having heard lot about the cold weather they often get. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong. The weather was lovely and I quickly fell in love with country and its natural beauty. During my travels, I visited Montréal, Niagara and Toronto. Here is a list of my top five places that I saw while there. 5. Mount Royal – While climbing up to the top of Mount Royal was very…
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Tour of Campus
By Olivia Stevens (Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA). One of my favourite things about studying at Wellesley was the campus. It is truly beautiful and the polar opposite of the one in Manchester. The college is situated in Wellesley, a small town around 12 miles from Boston. As it is out of the city, it has a lot of space. The campus covers 500 acres and from an observatory to a cinema, a lake to an art museum, it has everything you could want! So I thought I would write about some of my favourite places on campus. Tour of Wellesley College
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Marathon Monday
By Olivia Stevens (Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA). Last week, I had one of my favourite days while being at Wellesley;Marathon Monday. This tradition occurs every year on the day of the Boston Marathon. Wellesley College is famous for its Scream Tunnel, where students line the section of the course that passes next to the college grounds to cheer on the runners. Many runners who had take part in the marathon say that running past Wellesley is the best part of the day. As Wellesley is at roughly the halfway point of the route, the cheers from the students really did seem help to boost the runner’s spirit and encourage them…
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The World of Wellesley
By Olivia Stevens (Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA). One thing I had noticed since coming to Wellesley is the number of events going on around the college. From soap making to concerts, culture shows to dance classes, there always seems something to do or see. I don’t know if this is because Wellesley is a campus based school, and therefore students here want to have things to do without having to travel anywhere, or if it is more due to the enthusiasm of the people here to take part in different activities. Either way, I have tried to get involved in as many as possible and have had a great time…
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Greetings from a cold and snowy Boston!
By Olivia Stevens (Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA). I have been in America for the past few hours now. The main thing that hit me was the cold. It is freezing here! Luckily my family had helped me prepare by buying me lots of thermal top and tights for Christmas. I do think I will need to invest in some proper snow boots soon though, as spring isn’t meant to come for another few months. Last night was a nerve wracking experience as lots of the flights to the New England area were being cancelled due to the snowstorms there. My mum and I were frantically checking the airline website to…
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