Christmas & New Year in England
It seems so much has happened since the last blog. I have been
having an amazing time in the UK. I have since finished my first
semester of my Masters Degree, and it is a wonderful feeling to be
part way done! Over the Christmas holidays I stayed with a good
friend of mine who I met while I was here a couple years ago on my
study abroad semester. She lives in Derby, and her family hosted me
around that area of the country and showed me a wonderful British
Christmas! I ate SO much food and listened to the Queen’s speech on
Christmas Day.
For New Year’s Eve I was lucky enough to meet some friend’s up
in Edinburgh for Hogmanay, which is their name for the new year’s
celebration. The torch lighting ceremony on the 30th was
one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. There were
thousands of people walking the royal mile with big lit on fire
torches while the buildings were lit up and bagpipes were playing,
we then walked to the top of a big hill overlooking the city and
there were fireworks. I recommend for everyone to try getting there
for that some time in their life.
On returning to York, I started a job at a restaurant in town
called Bobo Lobos, to help me make ends meet. I have met more
wonderful people there as well. Classes have finally started up
again this week, and it is a great feeling to be back in the
classroom. I am starting my dissertation module, so it is exciting
to begin thinking about what I want my research topic to be about!
It is something I am really looking forward to! Volleyball has also
started up again, and we have had our first game. I am filling in
for our social sect until they come back for placement, so that is
a fun new experience as well! And last but not least, Global
Friends is also back in full swing, it was lovely having our first
meeting and getting to see new faces. All in all, I am completely
adoring my time in York, and trying to live every day to the
fullest!
Author: Donna
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