So I decided to start a blog about the study abroad that I will be doing next semester, this way I can keep all of my friends and family in the loop. For the Spring 2012 semester I will be living in Manchester, England while I attend the University of Manchester. Manchester is located in the Northern part of England. It is a little over 3 hours from London by rail. Manchester is the second largest city in England (London is the largest).
I really can't believe that everything came together in order for me to spend an entire semester exploring England! I am so excited to learn more about British culture and lifestyle. The university system in the UK has a very different set up from that in the United States. I will only be taking 3 classes while I am there, but they will count as 15 credit hours here in the U.S. Also at the University of Manchester, they have a 3 week Easter break compared to the 1 week spring break we have here in the States. So, hopefully I will spend my 3 week break exploring mainland Europe. There are so many different place I want to see while I am there; I don't know how I will choose! 
While I am really excited about going abroad, it has been sad to say goodbye to all of my friends here in Knoxville. Tomorrow, I am heading home to spend chrsitmas break with my family. I only have a little over a month left in the U.S. becaue on Januray 19th I begin my European journey!
Check back for more updates on my journey and feel free to leave comments :)
~ “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
