Scotland holds a special place in my heart, and I have documented that love here, on this blog. I write about it fondly and often in comparison to my upcoming move to Cambodia, and I also narrated my four month adventure interning for the Scottish parliament. However, I realized that I rarely touch upon how Scotland changed … Continue reading How Scotland Changed Me
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Greetings from Edinburgh
As the title of this post implies, I have safely made it to Edinburgh! I actually arrived three days ago, but with jet lag, exploring the city, and making new friends, moments to write are a bit sparse. However, curled up with a newly purchased blanket from Primark and a cup of tea, I'm ready to … Continue reading Greetings from Edinburgh
Let’s Talk Money…
Up until five minutes ago, the feat of handling my finances abroad paled only to the visa application in terms of difficulty and stress. However, after a day of traveling to banks, talking on the phone, and whining to my dad, I finally figured out what to do with my money. Naturally, I must write … Continue reading Let’s Talk Money…
What Happens After You Get Your Visa
It's been a little over a week now since a wonderfully thick, battered, bright yellow UPS envelope returned to my possession. Yes my visa, the previous bane to my existence and current golden ticket into the United Kingdom, finally arrived. Let us take a moment to travel back in time to the afternoon of Friday, July … Continue reading What Happens After You Get Your Visa
Early Morning Skype Meetings
I can hardly believe that it is already August. Just a few weeks ago, it felt as though this infamous month of departure would never arrive. Scotland was a dream; a figment of my imaginary future, bringing excitement and anticipation to my days. Now that the true count down is beginning, with only 26 days … Continue reading Early Morning Skype Meetings
The Traveling Smith 