It has now been two weeks since I first left England behind and flew out to Hamburg ahead of four months of living, breathing, eating and drinking German culture, as part of a semester abroad through the Erasmus program. Although
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Willkommen in Hamburg
Look! British Ellie has evolved into Canadian Ellie!
So within the last month I may possibly have turned slightly Canadian… I willingly say âehâ at the end of sentences. I donât find -12â°C that cold anymore. My go-to coffee shop is of course Tim Hortonâs (Timmyâs 4 Life
Read moreCanadians celebrate Pancake Day too (or my second month in Canada).
Well, another month has passed already and in that time midterms have been and gone, as has Spring Break. Unfortunately in Canada we only get one week off as opposed to one month like back home in Southampton, so I
Read moreSo You’re British, Ey
If you are thinking, even for a second, about going on an Exchange, go. You will not regret it. It will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Although my first month here in London (itâs
Read moreFirst month in Canada
So today it is exactly one month since I arrived in Canada, and it’s gone so fast! Western already feels like a home to me, and though many students hate the almost constant snow flurries, I love them because snow
Read moreMid-terms followed by Cuba Libres
As finals and important deadlines loom, Western has acquired a conscientious air, quite distinct from the early days of O-week and Homecoming. Deadlines now seem to be twice weekly, which has been difficult to get used to compared to the
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