Classes finally began yesterday, which means my fabulous month long winter break is now officially over. So far I've only had European Union Politics, and Current Issues in IR. They seem alright, but the reading is very different. For each lecture there are 10-15 assigned readings, but I don't think we're expected to complete them all. My EU class should be the most interesting one, since I know nothing about it, except that it is a political system with twenty something European countries participating.
I have met some really nice people that live in my block (or my hall). It's really interesting to have a conversation with them. I never knew how different American English and British English were. Apparently, they never refer to autumn as "fall" here, and instead of having a "yard" one has a "garden." So cool...
Today has probably been the worst day for homesickness. It was so incredibly chilly outside today, and I've been mostly by myself since everyone has class. I miss everyone from home...a lot. I'm really worried that things will be different when I go back, and I'm finding myself regretting that I didn't spend enough time with the people that I care about.
I think I should stop before this post gets any more depressing. I hope I'll be able to go out tonight and do something fun to get my mind off of it for a little bit.
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Hang in there, Heather. It will get better and you will look back fondly someday at your semester in England. Love you and miss you! - Mom
ReplyDeleteWhat were my parting words to you? You've got a lifetime to be in Kansas but only four months in England. Live it up! Things won't change that much in 4 months - everyone will be here waiting for you when that time arrives - but not a moment before that!
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