Saturday morning started early, with a 6:30am meeting time for the tip to Liverpool. The ride was 3 hours long, with us arriving around 10am. The International Student Association basically dropped us off at the famous Albert Docks and allowed us to go throughout the day as we wished.
My first view of Liverpool: Albert Docks
After buying a cup of Starbucks Coffee, we attempted to buy tickets for the Magical Mystery Tour. Unfortunately all of the buses were full, so we assumed that our chance of seeing "Beatles" sights were gone. We ventured into Liverpool's City Center were we were able to see the Cavern and Matthew Street, "where it all started."
The Cavern Stage
The Cavern Stage
After some shopping and eating lunch at Burger King, we decided to go back to Albert Docks and attempt to get a cab tour of the Beatles sights. Luckily our cab driver Debbie was able to pick us up ASAP and begin our 3 hour tour around the city for 12.50pp or 50 per taxi. This by far was the best decision that I have made since arriving. As you can see below, we were able to get a personal tour of all of the Beatles' landmarks.
Part of the gang in front of Strawberry Fields
We arrived back home in Hull around 8:30 ate supper and everyone went home to go back to bed. However, I and everyone else got on Skype and Facebook until early hours in the morning. It's all worth it though as the weekends are becoming the prime time for me to talk with Jae and the rest of my friends at home.
On Sunday, I woke up late did laundry for the first time. Laundry has once again become one of those task that is a big accomplishment when you finish (we have a washer, but no dryer). Around 9:30 we all headed to the Pub on campus to watch the Superbowl, only to find out that they had decided to close at 11. Needless to say Molly Clark and I were becoming very frustrated. We did find out that the BBC was broadcasting it live on the net (this was a miracle as we have no TV License). After the Colts lost, I cried a little and went to bed pissed off. Only to wake up Monday around 12pm homesick, wanting my boyfriend and still very upset over the loss. The day quickly got a lot better and I was able to get tons of reading done.
On Tuesday, I woke up just in time for class and to meet with my professors. If you ever decided to study abroad go and see your professors. Both Dr. Martin and Dr. Lonsdale were very happy to help me. They were also very interested in myself being American. I got involved in an hour long conversation with Dr. Martin over US Foreign Policy over the last few years. These meetings have also relieved a lot of stress of the semester, as they explained everything in great detail, gave me study tips and told me to come back if I have any questions with the class, the university or the UK in general. I will have to say that Tuesday did have a downer, dad filled to for the Sheriff's campaign and I missed that. However, he has promised to keep me informed, so hopefully I want feel as if I am missing out of a HUGE family event.
Wednesday was just a typical day with two morning tutorials and lots of reading afterwords. On Thursday we had a Mexican night and planned Spring Break. Needless to say I am going to be so busy during break. It all begins with Dublin then to Paris, Normandy, Madrid, Mallorica, Rome/ Pompeii, and possibly Geneva.
On Saturday, I went to Cambridge and had a lovely time. The weather was not that wonderful, but it was still nice to have a relaxing time in an old English town. For lunch Jesica and I found a mom and pop Italian restaurant from my England guide book and the food was AMAZING.
Yesterday was Valentines day and it was much harder than I thought. With all of the emotions that are tied around the love holiday, I found myself really homesick for my boyfriend Jae and my family. We were all suppose to go out for supper and come home for some chocolates. Those plans, however, fell apart. Two friends and I did eventually go out for dinner and their company was great. Thank you Molly and Jesica for a great V-day date.
As the weeks go by here, everything is starting to sort itself out. There are somethings with school that are confusing, but I am sure that within due time everything will figure itself out. Looking at the calender on Saturday, I really need to get started on my GRE studies this week, my term papers and my publication. So the goals this week are quite simple: Start GRE prep, do research and an outline for my Air Power paper, work on my group project, and return e-mails back to the states. It does not feel as if I have been here two weeks already. Time is flying by and that is a comforting thought! I will see some of you guys in 100 days, but I still have a lot of living and learning before then.
On Sunday, I woke up late did laundry for the first time. Laundry has once again become one of those task that is a big accomplishment when you finish (we have a washer, but no dryer). Around 9:30 we all headed to the Pub on campus to watch the Superbowl, only to find out that they had decided to close at 11. Needless to say Molly Clark and I were becoming very frustrated. We did find out that the BBC was broadcasting it live on the net (this was a miracle as we have no TV License). After the Colts lost, I cried a little and went to bed pissed off. Only to wake up Monday around 12pm homesick, wanting my boyfriend and still very upset over the loss. The day quickly got a lot better and I was able to get tons of reading done.
On Tuesday, I woke up just in time for class and to meet with my professors. If you ever decided to study abroad go and see your professors. Both Dr. Martin and Dr. Lonsdale were very happy to help me. They were also very interested in myself being American. I got involved in an hour long conversation with Dr. Martin over US Foreign Policy over the last few years. These meetings have also relieved a lot of stress of the semester, as they explained everything in great detail, gave me study tips and told me to come back if I have any questions with the class, the university or the UK in general. I will have to say that Tuesday did have a downer, dad filled to for the Sheriff's campaign and I missed that. However, he has promised to keep me informed, so hopefully I want feel as if I am missing out of a HUGE family event.
Wednesday was just a typical day with two morning tutorials and lots of reading afterwords. On Thursday we had a Mexican night and planned Spring Break. Needless to say I am going to be so busy during break. It all begins with Dublin then to Paris, Normandy, Madrid, Mallorica, Rome/ Pompeii, and possibly Geneva.
On Saturday, I went to Cambridge and had a lovely time. The weather was not that wonderful, but it was still nice to have a relaxing time in an old English town. For lunch Jesica and I found a mom and pop Italian restaurant from my England guide book and the food was AMAZING.
Yesterday was Valentines day and it was much harder than I thought. With all of the emotions that are tied around the love holiday, I found myself really homesick for my boyfriend Jae and my family. We were all suppose to go out for supper and come home for some chocolates. Those plans, however, fell apart. Two friends and I did eventually go out for dinner and their company was great. Thank you Molly and Jesica for a great V-day date.
As the weeks go by here, everything is starting to sort itself out. There are somethings with school that are confusing, but I am sure that within due time everything will figure itself out. Looking at the calender on Saturday, I really need to get started on my GRE studies this week, my term papers and my publication. So the goals this week are quite simple: Start GRE prep, do research and an outline for my Air Power paper, work on my group project, and return e-mails back to the states. It does not feel as if I have been here two weeks already. Time is flying by and that is a comforting thought! I will see some of you guys in 100 days, but I still have a lot of living and learning before then.
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