Term Coming to an End

I can’t quite believe that I am almost at the end of this term. Yep, I only have one week of classes left, and it has flown by! The way that the schooling works here is much different than in the states. We only have 10 weeks of classes, with a reading week in the middle. Then we will have a one-month break and then a month and a half for exams and final projects. This month is technically the third term and students take all of their exams for the entire year during that term. I, however, don’t have any exams! My last paper is due April 24^th and then I will be free to travel until June 20^th when I meet my family in Rome. Although, this next week is going to be hectic and stressful as I finish a paper that’s due on Tuesday and two assignments that are due Friday, but I am going to try and find something enjoyable to do because it’s not everyday I will be living in London!

I recently found that a place called The Refectory is great for getting work done. I am here now and am about to start working on a paper. Lunch hour is from 1 to 2 instead of what I would consider the usual 12 to 1 so it is a bit crowded and noisy right now, but in about half an hour the place will clear out.

A wonderful thing I discovered (well Megan actually discovered it and told us) about The Refectory is that there is a Starbucks, which has subsidized prices! I can get a Frappuccino for £2.10! Normally this drink would cost £4.10, which is around 6 dollars, a price I refuse to pay for coffee. I did miss Starbucks. I am happy to have it back in my life.

Have a wonderfully marvellous day, cheers! ~Laura