“Shoe and boot repairs…how quaint!” That was my first thought upon seeing the many shops scattered around London advertising their footwear-fixing specials. In this throwaway day and age, I figured Londoners would be more inclined to just buy a new pair of shoes than bother to repair the old ones. However, when I noticed that the heels of my boots ... Read More »
Four weeks ago, I left Wisconsin behind me and sped through the night on a jet to London with the optimistic thought that, although I was travelling to an unknown place 4,000 miles from home, at least the people there would speak the same language as me. Now that I’m actually in the city of double-decker buses and endless coffee ... Read More »
His face is less than a foot from mine, close enough for me to notice the faint powdery smell of his soap and the small patch on his neck he missed while shaving. I know what you’re thinking, and you’re wrong. I don’t even know this man’s name. Instead of a romantic date, I’m actually on the tube making my ... Read More »
While some students slept in late, worked, spent time with loved ones, or watched TV over break, others were camping in the mountains and watching the New Years Eve fireworks in Sydney, Australia. These adventures overseas were a part of the winterim program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. These three week experiences are a unique and convenient way to ... Read More »
London is in the top 20 largest cities in the world. This city is so diverse there is always someone new that you can meet. You never know in London, you might just pass shoulder to shoulder with someone famous. You can always hang out with Will and Kate like you see me doing. Just kidding, they are look-a-likes. There ... Read More »
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