tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87175277080353967602024-03-27T06:05:53.771+01:00CEPA Study Abroad Program BlogCEPA Study Abroad Program Blog offer students and faculty their very own "online portal" for their photos and stories of their adventures. Friends, colleagues, and family back home can easily follow along.
We invite you to take a look below - catch a glimpse of the many different experiences our faculty and students are having right now!CEPA Study Abroad Program Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05248066264875421045noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-88092497841411004982016-04-06T02:30:00.001+02:002016-04-06T02:30:41.439+02:00Georgian College Eurotour 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pre-trip Blog One: Pepping for the Trip</span></b></div>
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We have 19 students, 2 community members, and 3 college faculty ready to head to Europe! This first posting is to help remind everyone what to prep for the trip. We will not review items already addressed, but go over tasks which still need to be done by everyone.<br />
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<b>Packing:</b><br />
Here are the limitations:<br />
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<li>Checked baggage</li>
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<li>158 cm maximum linear dimension (height + width + length)</li>
<li>23 kg (50 lb) maximum weight</li>
<li>A second bag will cost at least $100 per way + taxes</li>
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<li>Carry on luggage limits</li>
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<li>Maximum 23 cm by 40 cm by 55 cm</li>
<li>10 kg (22 lb) maximum weight</li>
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<li>Electronic items with restricted use</li>
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More details about packing limitations from Air Canada can be found <a href="https://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage">here</a>.</div>
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Keep in mind: If you cannot carry it around, don't bring it!</div>
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<b>Clothing:</b></div>
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<li>Comfortable walking shoes</li>
<li>Casual clothing (European standards - no yoga pants, Bud shirts, or clothing with holes)</li>
<li>1 set of business casual (button up collared top, no denim)</li>
<li>Spring jacket</li>
<li>Toiletries</li>
<li>Electronics (hair dryer, phone, chargers & adapters, razors)</li>
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<b>Travel Documents</b></div>
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Keep passports and credit cards in a safe location. Please make certain that you have left copies with your family and/or friends back home and that they have a copy of your itinerary and how to reach you if needed. For documents, if you absolutely don't need it, don't bring it!</div>
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<b>Money:</b></div>
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Meals are listed on your itinerary. You will want to bring some cash for smaller cafe, but you can use credit or debit for most tourist shopping areas. You can find limits for bringing goods back here at this <a href="http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/bgb-rmf-eng.html">website</a>.</div>
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<b>Getting to and from the airport:</b><br />
We have had a few questions about how everyone should get to the airport. Well, there are several options besides walking or hitchhiking!<br />
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<li>You can post on this site in the discussion area to arrange a ride with another participant in the trip, or offer a ride if you have room in your vehicle.</li>
<li>Services such as <a href="http://www.simcoecountyairportservice.ca/">Simcoe County Airport Service</a> will provide door to terminal service for customers with prices listed on their website.</li>
<li>You can <a href="https://www.parknfly.ca/Location/Toronto-Airport-Parking.aspx">Park n Fly </a>at the airport.</li>
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<b>Other Questions:</b><br />
If you have other questions, feel free to email me at matt.koller@georgiancollege.ca. Alternatively, you can try posting in the comments section here!<br />
<br />Georgian Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07259707813694321756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-36353855567609713812016-01-22T21:03:00.000+01:002016-01-22T21:03:00.357+01:00The Magic within The Warner Brother Studios -London<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">
The Magic within The Warner Brother Studios</div>
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Dakota Moore</div>
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Like most people of my generation,
Harry Potter has always been a big part of my life. I was with Harry when he
saved the Sorcerer’s stone and up until he defeated He-who-must-not-be-named.
While the books are always better, the movies still hold a special place in my
heart. So when preparing to travel to London, I knew I needed to go to the
Warner Brother Studios where the Harry Potter cast and crew gathered everyday
for 10 years to piece together Harry’s magical story for the big screen. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I wasn’t the only Harry Potter
fanatic in my travel group. 8 Potter-heads including myself prepared ourselves
for our journey to northern London. We considered the hour or so underground
ride and small entry fee to be completely worth what we were about to
experience. After our Tube ride we were then transported to the Studio, which
still functions as a working studio today by a bus completely decked out in
Harry Potter features. At this point, our group was so excited we could barely
sit in our seats. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From the moment I walked into the
Warner Brothers studio my arms were completely covered in goose bumps. This was
a dream come true for me and I couldn’t decide where to start. The tour guide led
us through the doors of the Great Hall where we saw the exact table settings
where Hogwarts students sat. We saw exact replicas of all the characters and
their most famous costumes. My excitement level was through the roof and it was
only the first room. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After leading us through the Great
Hall and giving us plenty of fun Harry Potter facts, our tour guide then set us
free to roam the piles and piles of actual Harry Potter artifacts at our own
pace. I spent hours roaming through the studio taking in the Harry Potter
atmosphere and reading tons of fun facts on how the movies were made. The
studio highlighted the behind the scenes work which I found to be inspiring. We
were able to see full size sets like Harry’s bedroom, the Knight Bus, and even
Buckbeak the Hippogriff. After looking through everything we could possibly
see, we were even able to sit down for a cold mug of butter beer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Being at the Warner Brothers Studio
– Harry Potter Experience was a dream for me. Any one who calls themselves a
Harry Potter fan would have a magical day. A trip to London cannot be complete
without a trip to the Warner Brother studio. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.1912379 -0.77320529999998222 51.8234639 0.51768870000001777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-14829299052442325072016-01-22T20:38:00.000+01:002016-02-25T11:46:16.787+01:00The Mystery Behind the Stones<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> A mystery for the ages. How did these stones come to be here? Were they moved
here by people? Did aliens put them there? You would think that it would be
easy to figure out why there is a group of massive stones standing alone in a
field, but the truth is, it’s one of the biggest mysteries in history.
Researches have spent years trying to explain the story behind Stonehenge, but
to this day, no one really knows for sure how or why it was built. It is one of
the few things in British culture that remains a mystery.</span></div>
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As I contemplated whether or not to go on this trip, I decided to look at the
itinerary. I scanned through the pages seeing some very interesting places.
Then, something caught my eye—Stonehenge. As soon as I saw that this trip would
take me to see Stonehenge I knew I must go! A few years ago I took a college
course which researched the mysteries behind the stones. Ever since that class,
I have been fascinated by Stonehenge and I knew I must go see it for myself.</span></div>
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On one of the final days in England, our group took our travels to Stonehenge.
As we approached the stones, my mind began to race. Walking around the stones,
I began to picture myself in the footsteps of people centuries ago. How crazy
it must have been to see! These stones are MASSIVE. No picture can do it
justice. How much work and labor must have been put in to build this amazes me.
There’s one theory that believes these stones were moved to Stonehenge from a
place more than 50 miles away! Picturing them moving these stones all that way
left me speechless. With no advanced technology, moving all of those stones
would have been an extremely strenuous task. </span></div>
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Stonehenge was something I had wanted to see for years. Still as I write this
blog, I stand in awe of the magnificence and mysteriousness of Stonehenge. My
heart races for the day that we finally find out the true story behind the
stones! Was it aliens? Was it people? Was this a place for celebration or
grieving and remembrance? Until then, the mystery remains. </span></div>
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Seeing Stonehenge was only a small part of our travels around England.
Traveling to England made me realize that my life isn’t meant to be lived in
one place. This was my first time out of the country and it’s safe to say it
won’t be my last. Traveling is like an addiction, once you start it’s almost
impossible to stop. This was the beginning of a lifetime of traveling. Now,
where to go next? </span></div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-44693441660863581692016-01-22T20:01:00.005+01:002016-01-22T20:03:05.174+01:00Roman Baths<div class="MsoNormal">
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Abroad in England for only ten days? What all should you
see? The trip of a lifetime in just ten short days was amazing and something
I’ll never forget, we were able to witness so much. Some of my favorites
included: The Tower of London, Big Ben (or really the Tower of Elizabeth),
Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the
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It’s so hard to put into words what it was like to
experience all the tourist sites and landscapes England is known for. With all
the gorgeous sites that we were able to visit in England, I really enjoyed
seeing the Roman Baths. This site really stuck out to me for some reason. Whether
it was the great architecture that was created so long ago, the fact that most
of the building was still standing, or the history behind it, it was truly beautiful
to see.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before visiting the city of bath I had only heard about the
roman baths once or twice. I imagined it as something that might look like the
Trevi fountain in Rome, who knows why, maybe because I’ve seen that fountain in
so many movies and just automatically thought of it when first thinking about
it. Anyway, the Roman Baths was unlike something I’ve ever seen before. The way
the Romans were able to construct a building in which the hot water was spread
to different bathing rooms and different parts of the building to heat the
floor was crazy to think about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As beautiful as the baths were it was interesting to learn
about the culture and lives the Romans may have lived by. I do suggest reading
about the history of the Roman Baths before visiting but the way the museum is
set up you are able to learn by walking around and the audio tours. The museum
also usually has an actor playing a role as a Roman. Our group that went was lucky
enough to learn a little more about a slave’s daily routine for her mistress,
including how she was to do her hair, her makeup and clothing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Overall, the thing I love most about this trip and traveling
in general is learning about other’s culture and daily activities. Having the
opportunity to visit some of the well-known locations and streets of England made
it easy to understand some of the differences between the two cultures. British
culture isn’t too different from our culture but there are some differences I
noticed to name a few: the importance of time, their means of transportation,
and their investment in their history and architecture. The Roman Baths is a
great example of how the city of Bath decided to preserve the architecture of
the building and tell the story of the Romans history. They are still to this
day trying to find even more artifacts to piece together the Romans lives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-87097485945946800962016-01-22T19:11:00.000+01:002016-01-22T19:11:40.506+01:00The Greatest Corner on Earth
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My study abroad trip to England brought a lot of
firsts for me. It would be my first time flying, my first time out of the country,
my first time needing a passport, and my first time being away from home for as
long as we were. But England is somewhere that I’ve always wanted to go. I’ve
always admired their passion and excitement for literature and arts. As a
writer, I’ve even considered obtaining dual citizenship in the country because they
support and encourage the artistic side of life so much. I’ve never considered
myself to be outstanding in math and science and subjects that have a set arithmetic
to them. Writing and literature and art allows me to interpret things how I want
to, and use my imagination. So as I was signing up for classes a couple springs
ago and the opportunity presented itself, there was no way that I could miss
this chance to travel halfway across the world to the country I’ve always
wanted to go to. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On our
first official day abroad, we battled some jetlag, or at least, I did. That
didn’t stop the excitement I had to see Shakespeare’s Globe. Shakespeare is my
idol, my role model, my inspiration. He’s literally the father of literature,
and being that he originated in England, I knew seeing his stage would be
everything that I could imagine. Walking into the amazing globe, I was
speechless. The stage was more perfect than I thought it could be. I was in
love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>But that’s
not what I want to talk about. Shakespeare is amazing, don’t get me wrong, but I
found something that inspired me even more. Actually, not something, but
somewhere. And that somewhere is called, “Poet’s Corner” in Westminster Abbey.
It’s almost exactly what it sounds like: a corner dedicated to poets and
writers and playwrights (obviously because Shakespeare is remembered there).
But so is Christopher Marlowe and T.S. Eliot and Ted Hughes, as well as so many
others that I can’t tell you because you just need to experience it for
yourself. I only wish photography was allowed inside the abbey because I would’ve
taken a picture of every single person in the corner. I never knew this existed
and all I want to do is be remembered in Poet’s Corner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>London
in general is a city that I would recommend to anyone, but furthermore, I would
recommend visiting Westminster Abbey because of the beautiful architecture and
the beautiful artwork inside, but also because of Poet’s Corner. The greatest
writers of all time are buried/remembered in that corner and there’s nothing
better to see. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to go back to England. The
experience that I had was unlike any other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> By: Cassie Green</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">When we arrived in
England, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I had been to England before with my
grandmother when I was really young—11 or 12 perhaps—and I was worried that it
would be different than how I remembered it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well, it was different—but different in the greatest
possible way. I didn’t realize how much I was missing out on as a kid until I toured
around England a second time. When I went the first time, I saw all the typical
stuff—big Ben, the London Eye, Oxford—and as a kid, none of these things fully
registered with me. However, coming back a second time really made me have a
deeper appreciation for all the things that I was seeing. One of the things
that traveling has taught me is that the more you appreciate something, the
more fun you’ll have. I know my travel experiences will continue to shape me
throughout my life because they encourage me to keep learning about things so I
can appreciate more things and have fun in more places around the world!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.planetware.com/photos-large/ENG/london-westminster-abbey-transepts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="irc_mi" src="http://www.planetware.com/photos-large/ENG/london-westminster-abbey-transepts.jpg" height="316" style="margin-top: 60px;" title="(I do not own this picture. All rights go to: http://www.planetware.com/london/westminster-abbey-eng-l-wab.htm)" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">My
love for Shakespeare and literature in general has grown tremendously since I
was 12; and that's saying something, because even from a very young age I loved
all things Shakespeare! When we visited this time around, it was more special to
me because I had time to really study his plays and poems and learn about him
as a person. Coming back this second time around, I knew much more than I did
as a kid, and I was able to put what I had read into context.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The highlight of the trip for me was seeing Shakespeare
memorialized in Westminster Abbey. I felt </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">like one of the pilgrims in Chaucer's
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Canterbury Tales </i>traveling thousands
of miles to see the tomb of Saint Thomas. The statue of Shakespeare that is on
display at the Abbey is extremely life-like—it was as if Shakespeare was
standing there right in front of me! I felt like some preteen who just came
face-to-face with Justin Bieber or something. I was awesome!</span>
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<a href="http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/files/entryimages/254659579_424fa202da_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="irc_mi" src="http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/files/entryimages/254659579_424fa202da_b.jpg" height="300" style="margin-top: 0px;" title="(I do not own this picture. All rights go to: http://archive.oneandother.com/articles/poet-laureate-ted-hughes-honoured-tonight/)" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While Shakespeare is amazing, I was also in awe of what was on the floor below my feet. I hadn't noticed right away (because, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Shakespeare</i>) but there are a few other wonderful writers that are
commemorated in this wonderful place called Poets Corner. I grew more excited with each name I read</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">—</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Lewis Carroll, T.S. Eliot</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">, Alfred Lord Tennyson—</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">and
it was wonderful seeing all of these famous writers because I have read some of
their work before and became more familiar with them since I had last been in
England.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What this taught me about British literature and culture
is that you don't have to be British to appreciate British things. These great
writers are there for every one of every culture to geek out over like I did—not
just citizens of Brittan. I think that this is what makes these guys so
awesome; writers like Shakespeare are so relatable that everybody—even people
growing up in the 21st century or people who weren't born in England—can
appreciate them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If anyone gets the chance to go to England, I would
advise them to do it</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">—</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">you won’t regret it! There are so many
awesome and wonderful things to do there, and </span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I promise you
this city never ceases to amaze! I know I’ll be going back the first chance I
get!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I do not own these pictures. All rights go to: http://www.planetware.com/london/westminster-abbey-eng-l-wab.htm and http://archive.oneandother.com/articles/poet-laureate-ted-hughes-honoured-tonight/) </span></span></div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-76964722265141340002016-01-22T17:03:00.000+01:002016-02-25T11:46:45.448+01:00Mount Mercy - British Literature and Culture <br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During our time in London
we had the opportunity to visit Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. We had a tour
guide, who was very informing and helpful. He was also hilarious, which I
believe, made the tour so much more enjoyable. The Globe was very interesting and
had a lot to offer for Shakespeare lovers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I
believed the best thing about the Globe was actually getting the background of
how the plays worked. To begin, all the actors were male in Shakespeare’s time.
The actors were also thought to be criminals, and no one believed women could
be criminals. This seemed odd since all Shakespeare’s plays have some tragic
love-story death at the end. Young boys, who had not yet reached puberty, played
all the woman characters. The young boys were dressed up in wigs, make up, and costumes.
The finest wigs in those days were made out of horse’s hair. The make-up they
had to put on their faces was made from oil. Thank goodness that isn’t the case
anymore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What do you think of when going to a play? Whatever you
are imagining is not what was happening in the Globe Theatre back in the day. Plays
were not the same at all! Whores were allowed in for gentlemen. Beer was served
and everyone drank it until drunk. Poor smelly “penny stinkers” would have been
the ones standing. Plays were considered not exactly a high-class entertainment
in Shakespeare’s period. This was very interesting news to me. Shakespeare’s
Globe was fantastic to see and I would recommend having a tour guide walk you
through. I learned so much more about the history and it wasn’t the boring
history out of a textbook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Traveling
has opened my eyes to many things. Everyone’s culture is very different. I have
learned to respect my own culture more. I also would love to continue learning
about other countries because I want more history about the world. I found the
history part of our travels to be very interesting. </span></div>
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By: Anna Hurley<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of St. Paul's Cathedral from Millennium Bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of Shakespeare's Globe Theater and Millennium Bridge from the top of the dome! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The front entrance of St. Paul's Cathedral</td></tr>
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group was first introduced to St. Paul's Cathedral from afar. As we crossed the Millennium Bridge, walking
back toward the main part of the city, St. Paul's is lined up perfectly.
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few days later, we finally got the chance to tour St. Paul’s Cathedral and the
views just kept getting better! When we first got the cathedral I was unaware
that within its framework are over 500 steps that you to the OUTSIDE of the
dome! Yes, I walked up all 528 steps to get what I feel was the best view you
can get of London, on the “Golden Gallery” which is 85 meters above the floor
of the cathedral. <o:p></o:p></div>
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see so many landmarks and historic places.
We were fortunate that the tour of St. Paul’s was at the end of our
trip, because we were able to point out almost all of the other buildings and
places we had seen previously. For me,
my favorite part was realizing how close in proximity nearly all the main
tourist attractions are, and how much more there is to London than Parliament
Square and Buckingham Palace. Another note
on the stairs, if you are afraid of heights, I suggest you don’t look down! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> London itself is a marvelous city,
after being there for eight days I think I could have stayed for at least
another two months and still found wonder and surprise! I have traveled to several of the largest
cities in the United States such as New York City and Las Angelis and after a
few days there I am about ready to come home; that was not the case with
London. London was by far the cleanest
city I have been to, I feel as though it was also very safe. Not at any point
in my trip did I feel as though I was not safe or that I should be on extra
high alert, and that is defiantly not true to a lot of cities. The public transport was also very clean,
safe, and well organized. Their “Tube”
is our subway, and it was very easy to follow.
There were several points in our endeavors that we did not have an exact
plan on how to get home, but the way that the Tube system is laid out makes
traveling across the city simple and fast and much appreciated by myself! If
you ever get the chance to visit this BEAUTIFUL city, GO!! You will not regret
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-38060842851857742372016-01-22T16:37:00.000+01:002016-02-25T11:47:05.809+01:00Oxford University<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
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While going to
Oxford, I learned that this city may be known for its college but there is so
much more to this historical town. After a week of my trip, our group traveled
to Oxford for an afternoon tour of the college and what surrounded it. What
really intrigued me during this tour was the roads we were walking on were made
of cobblestones. I realized that these stones were placed there many years ago
and that history still remains with the city to this day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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knew England as a country values their history and Oxford doesn’t disappoint in
that department. The University of Oxford is the oldest English-speaking College
in the world our tour guide told us. The college is built up of many small
colleges within it each having a preferred area of study. As our tour guide was
explaining the system of Oxford, I found it very confusing because there are 38
colleges that make up the University of Oxford like Christ Church College or Trinity
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classes run on a trimester term schedule so their breaks are about six weeks
long. During those breaks though they have to move out of their rooms and they
also have to do homework and studying during the break. When they get back to
classes, they start off with testing. They also only take classes within their
field of study unlike our class where it was a literature class with a bunch of
different majors.</div>
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When
the tour guide explained the admissions part was even more confusing. A student
has to apply to one of the colleges within Oxford. They cannot apply to Oxford
in Cambridge within the same year. To get into Oxford, our guide said we have
to have a test equivalence to a 32 score on the ACT test. But the crazy thing
is once you graduate with a degree you don’t have to start paying back tuition
until you are making a certain income annually. And if you don’t use your
degree at all for your job, then you don’t have to pay back what you owe (but
it’s only for British students). That’s crazy though! I’m sitting over here
with debt up to my ears and I have to pay it all back and then some while they
don’t really have to!<o:p></o:p></div>
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experience traveling to the UK was amazing! I have been abroad before but it
was when I was very shy and no so sure of what to expect. This trip was different
because I came out of my shell and tried so many new things! I faced my deathly
fear of heights climbing to the top of St. Paul’s Cathedral. I tried new food
like fish and chips (I’m not a huge fan of fish) but I told myself when was the
next time I was going to be in this beautiful country and if so would I physically
be able to do the stuff that I could be doing right now?! I would totally recommend
travelling whether it be in the country you live in or anywhere in the world.
It is a total eye opener to see what life is like outside of your home. I am definitely
going to keep travelling the world because once you have a taste of it, you can’t
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-30492341398089882282016-01-22T16:28:00.001+01:002016-01-22T16:28:15.609+01:00The Wizarding World of Harry Potter <div class="MsoNormal">
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the things I saw in England but one of the best days of my life was going to
the Harry Potter Studio Tour. If you are a huge Harry Potter fan like me and many of my classmates, I highly recommend taking some time to go. As we walked into the studio, I had goosebumps. I saw every prop you can imagine in the studio, from the snitch that they used in quittage to the outfits they wore in every scene. It was magical walking by parts of the set and thinking that all of the actors have been here.</span></div>
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Along with all the props, sets, and clothing, each area had fun facts about how they did something in a scene. One example of this would be that even though the actor who played Harry Potter grew, his bed remained the same, the camera angles were made to have the bed look bigger than it was.We then were able to walk around in the Hogwarts Express and see different movies filmed in it. After the train, we went to have some lunch and they had one of the best things I have tasted.....butterbeer. After lunch, we walked outside and saw huge icons in the movie such as Privet Drive where Harry lived before he went to Hogwarts and the Night Bus that was used in the third movie. As you go to the next area of the tour, you get to see all the animatronics such as the spider and Hedwig that were used. As you continue to walk, you find yourself in the walkway of Diagon Alley. All of the stores Harry went to buy his books and wands. The final part of the tour was the most magical because you were given the chance to see Hogwarts and it is truly breath taking. As you walk around, you are able to see all angles and the detail they put into the making of it.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Studying abroad was an experience I will never forget. Not just going to the Harry Potter studio, but everything else I was able to see and </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">experience in England was truly amazing. Along with all of these great places I got to see, I made some memories and friends. You grow up reading about what England is like and develop a stereotype about it so when you are able to actually see it all for yourself, it is truly an experience. Going on this trip taught me about myself that I love to travel and want to continue traveling but it also taught me to grab every opportunity you can. Traveling has helped me to learn to much about myself and a culture. I learned that their can always be boundaries in other cultures and it gave a true insight into how people who study in America feel. I would do this again and I advise anyone who is considering to study abroad to do it. </span></span></div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-90375937550768270392016-01-22T05:36:00.002+01:002016-01-22T05:36:25.355+01:00Shakespeare's Globe Theatre<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74aHWHmeTfTAl0lqDGnkVR-NdLPX8wn2zwAUAXyzcb3C-sD3wsJ20sqfFwJsWjzhTIpU7mAe5INqARP5uRJIZZzMn37V9b_0wFq-bOQ0z84r6ey8wDCdSwu7jLzOz3ANdI_8GNnoVXBlB/s1600/12510318_10153892163876052_1459501027149422666_n%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74aHWHmeTfTAl0lqDGnkVR-NdLPX8wn2zwAUAXyzcb3C-sD3wsJ20sqfFwJsWjzhTIpU7mAe5INqARP5uRJIZZzMn37V9b_0wFq-bOQ0z84r6ey8wDCdSwu7jLzOz3ANdI_8GNnoVXBlB/s400/12510318_10153892163876052_1459501027149422666_n%255B1%255D.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Imagine sitting in this theatre watching <i>Othello</i> come to life. On my second day in London, I visited Shakespeare’s
Globe Theatre. Did you know that this was the third theatre to be built? There
were actually two previous Globe Theatres that were destroyed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never knew that until this trip! Walking in
the footsteps of a great playwright and actors was amazing. Although, I expected the
theatre to be larger than it was, the layout and structure made it seem bigger. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
building, stage, and stands were made completely of wood, including the nails. An
interesting thing about the top of the theatre is that it’s a thatched roof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In London, thatched roofs are illegal because
it’s such a fire hazard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The tour guide explained that a large portion of London was destroyed because the houses had this type of roof. </span>But, don’t
worry, they talked with the city and got permission to add it. I'm glad they used this type of roof because it adds to the overall authentic structure of the theatre.</span><br />
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After the tour of the stage, I had a chance to look around a neat exhibition being held in the visitor center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were numerous costumes displayed that were worn in many different plays (how cool!!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have sewn garments a time or two in my life, but nothing to this extent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The details on the dresses were so intricate! How many hours did it take the designers to complete these costumes? I wish I would have asked.<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
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As I moved through the displays, I walked down stairs with my group to another room where they were having a costume demonstration. The workers asked for a volunteer with narrow shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone in the group looked around and I slowly raised my hand (hopefully my small frame would work in my favor today).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guess what? I was chosen! I was going to be dressed as an Elizabethan woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My fingers were crossed that everything would fit, especially when it was time to put on the jacket.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The white dress is considered the underwear. Hygiene was not as important back then as it is now. Women and men wore this garment to protect their clothing from their bodies because it was much easier to wash than the outer clothes. That seems a little backwards. I also had the chance to wear a corset. Luckily, they didn't cinch it too tight. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Women during the Elizabethan era celebrated having larger hips. To do this, they tied padding around their waists to simulate hips and layered their skirts over it. The jacket was difficult to put on. My arms had to be extended straight back while they put on the jacket for me. I was relieved when I was told it fit perfectly.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Traveling to another country was an
amazing experience! I have been to other foreign countries before and England
did not disappoint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experiencing new
places has given me a sense of independence and that it’s okay to try new
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Traveling has taught me to remain
calm in scary situations and this will help me in my future career. For example,
I was stranded on the subway in London by myself and I didn’t panic! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of this trip, I will always have a
strong desire to travel to new places. You learn so much about new cultures and
begin to appreciate other points of view. It was unbelievable to see how much
older the buildings were in England than America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It shows how many experiences there were to
offer. I absolutely loved experiencing the rich history of England. I wish I
could make traveling and sightseeing a career! If you ever get a chance to visit
this beautiful country, please go without hesitating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You won’t regret a single minute of it.</span><br />
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<br />Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.1912379 -0.77320529999998222 51.8234639 0.51768870000001777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-6413708459687903942016-01-22T03:33:00.000+01:002016-01-22T03:33:21.501+01:00Canterbury Cathedral<!--[if !mso]>
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<i><b>By: Kelsey Brecht</b> </i></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ne83ve_ykYCBCX5p_HchmhZxUunBzcCenCVussOuV8wzbfW7Ukt58nn_qFCNV1UkmCwDiNzH1soHP4bK3UioTg7aZo1LhHHM2ZZsXf2QRwIJyvkTwa5O4xi31lznTeNKHvSAVrGDvcjk/s1600/IMG_0873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ne83ve_ykYCBCX5p_HchmhZxUunBzcCenCVussOuV8wzbfW7Ukt58nn_qFCNV1UkmCwDiNzH1soHP4bK3UioTg7aZo1LhHHM2ZZsXf2QRwIJyvkTwa5O4xi31lznTeNKHvSAVrGDvcjk/s320/IMG_0873.JPG" width="240" /></a>While walking down
the steps in Canterbury Cathedral, you might notice that the stairs are uneven and
worn down from many years of use. If one had done prior studies on the Cathedral,
you would know that this was caused from many years of pilgrims climbing up the
steps on their hands and knees. Each year hordes of ordinary people embarked on
a pilgrimage to worship at the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. Thomas Becket was
the archbishop of Canterbury who was violently murdered inside the Cathedral by
four knights on December 29, 1170<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.</b>
These knights had been inadvertently sent by King Henry II when they took an exclamation
proclaimed by the King too literally. After the murder of Thomas Becket, there
had been rumors that local civilians were healed of their ailments after obtaining
his bloody clothes. This rumor continued to spread, and so began the pilgrimage
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwk6mjpEs1J1PmD0dpIyrtH08QNPNnzCIHAxq4IeCawyZh3MGCW-yAJMy0wEF5DWRfZr93aU-e75rtd0jKXEVIWvD635bhDqDZM2Fm1OWpU0xZ_jLp6p6ys6qZiPJuX2kj9AC-wwSV_zjQ/s1600/IMG_0950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwk6mjpEs1J1PmD0dpIyrtH08QNPNnzCIHAxq4IeCawyZh3MGCW-yAJMy0wEF5DWRfZr93aU-e75rtd0jKXEVIWvD635bhDqDZM2Fm1OWpU0xZ_jLp6p6ys6qZiPJuX2kj9AC-wwSV_zjQ/s320/IMG_0950.JPG" width="256" /></a>Walking in the same spot that so many pilgrims did in
the past was truly an eye-opening experience. People would spend days, even weeks
to travel by foot to worship and pray for a miracle at the tomb of Saint Thomas
Becket. My experience at Canterbury Cathedral may have differed significantly from
that of the pilgrims because I wasn’t looking for a miracle. Instead, I was there
just to see where a saint and martyr, that my religion celebrates, was murdered
over 800 years ago. Standing in that exact spot made me feel angry and full of
hate. Why was someone murdered for what they believed in, and why does it still
happen today? People are judged and even publicly executed for their religious
and political choices simply because they may not agree. Standing at the spot
where Thomas Becket was murdered helped me realize that these issues aren’t new
in today society, but they have been relevant<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>for centuries. The pilgrims walked up those steps with hope for a
miracle, but I walked those steps in disbelief because things haven’t changed as
much as we would like to think. </div>
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Traveling abroad helped me learn a lot about myself. I
grew up on a farm in Eastern Iowa with no close neighbors. I had never been to
a city larger than Minneapolis before I arrived in London, and it seemed to be
quite obvious. I felt overwhelmed by people and all the new experiences. I had
never traveled by any sort of subway system or public transportation, and it
took a while to get used to. However, after a few days I had adjusted well. I
knew how to travel on the tube and I was able to relax around the large crowds.
I developed skills in communication and navigation that I would never have the
chance to experience in Iowa. These skills could help in the future depending
on wherever my future job or travels may take me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, UK51.280233 1.078908899999987651.2007715 0.91754739999998769 51.3596945 1.2402703999999876tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-51252505570251233622016-01-22T00:11:00.005+01:002016-01-22T00:13:00.059+01:00St. Paul's Cathedral<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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was intrigued by its well-known dome. I knew that you could climb stairs to the
top of it to look out and see London for miles. What I thought was just a nice
touch to a church turned out to have much more meaning. According to a guidebook about the cathedral, it is built
in the shape of a cross. The dome is right above the meeting point of the
arms of the cross. Worship takes place in the space underneath the dome. People
from different walks of life come together near the altar to pray and celebrate
the Eucharist. The current cathedral is the fifth one to have stood on the
exact site of the first one that was built in AD 604. It was built
sometime between 1675 and 1711. It’s amazing to think that a church built
hundreds of years ago is still in authentic and pristine condition. The St. Paul’s
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faced my reoccurring fear of heights by climbing up and down 1000 narrow and
winding steps to reach the top of the cathedral. I had a beautiful view of
London from up there. I loved that I was able to see things that I recognized
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is similar to the U.S. in some ways but still different. It was fun to step out of
my comfort zone though! I thought driving my car got me to places fairly
quickly in U.S. but I was amazed how quickly I could get across London by
taking the tube. Although the tube was sometimes crowded and sometimes stations shut down, you could hop on another line and still get to a place faster than you could if you were stuck in a traffic jam. The currency is fairly similar but Britain uses more coins. In
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2 pounds (which is more than 2 U.S. dollars!) In Britain a 1 “dollar bill” is
unheard of because their equivalent is in the form of a coin too. It took some time to figure out what all of the coins looked like and how much they were worth. The most
important thing I learned on this trip is that cultures may have noticeable
differences but that doesn’t make one culture right and one wrong. Normal is
based on what surrounds you and doesn't apply to everyone around the world. The differences make </span>places unique! This trip has made me want
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Westminster Abbey to me was my favorite part of the trip. This abbey was beautiful in every way, the structure, windows, high ceilings, the meaning to the building and everything that it represents. Being able to be in such a beautiful place where Kings and Queen were coronated and also buried shows us every aspect of their culture. I was able to see every inch of that abbey and how the steps were sunken down by how many people have walked those same footsteps, and how long that place has been there. This abbey goes back years and years with so much history under every stone and burial. So many important figures in England’s culture are buried there and to be able to see all this is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Seeing where the first unknown warrior came from and seeing the burial place for him is amazing. Also how no one is allowed to walk on it when every other burial you can, this really shows the respect that this abbey holds.</span></div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-17107694082332663632016-01-21T18:51:00.000+01:002016-01-21T18:51:06.068+01:00Tower of London: Crown Jewels/Bloody Tower <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
While I was visiting and touring London, I went to the Tower of London. It is pretty much a giant castle, with a moat surrounding it (minus water), that houses everything from the Crown Jewels to mysteries of the two disappearing boys to the tools they used to torcher and kill people. </div>
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So we'll start on a happy topic: the Crown Jewels. I sadly don't have any pictures of these gorgeous jewelry because you aren't allowed to take pictures while in that specific area. But in all honesty, pictures wouldn't do justice anyways. They have jeweled swords, jewelry and the famous crowns. They also feature the bowls, silverware, and any other utensils used during royal ceremonies. I personally loved that each item had a plaque that told you what each item was and what its significance is. These items mean so much to the royal families and their British culture that it's astonishing. </div>
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The next section, in a weird and disturbing way, was my favorite. Mystery and crime spark an interest to me and the 'Bloody Tower' satisfied that. Two princes, Edward V and Richard, were supposedly murdered here by the Duke, but no one ever could prove that because their bodies went missing! Until about 200 years later, they found bones of two young boys buried in the tower and were later discovered to be the princes'. </div>
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Not the most professional/attractive photo, but this was my roommates and I before entering the Bloody Tower. Once through the tower, we continued to another room where they had all the torcher props. Quite sickening to think what they did to other human beings back then. Without going into too much detail and making you sick to your stomach, just think of this: being crushed, pulled apart or dangled to death...<br />
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There was so much more to the Tower of London than I could describe here for you. But places such as the tower, made the long hours (nine) of traveling overseas worth it. Then traveling via bus or tube to get to other places in the area. Was a little different at first to travel by the tube, like a subway, but it was really convenient once you figured it out. I will say though that the people there value things differently than us. Lets just say I'm thankful for manners (excuse me and sorry) and personal space. There is no disrespect towards their culture and how they act in public, it is just way different than how I was raised and taught to act in public. </div>
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Mount Mercy Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04304161196710313506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-24825878430492277072016-01-21T18:43:00.000+01:002016-01-21T20:11:08.042+01:00The London Tubes: Can You Handle Them?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you want to make your way around London, you definitely don't want to try driving a car like you do here in America. If you want to get where you're going in a decent amount of time you better start walking! I know what you're thinking, "That's a lot more walking than I want to do!" Well, that's why the tubes were created, so we don't have to walk everywhere. The tubes were the saving grace for our feet during our time in the United Kingdom! They got us where we needed to go and we made it there 500 times faster than we would if we walked. Earls Court Station was our home base, its where we started and ended everyday. As you see from the picture below this is a lot different than the subway stations in Chicago and New York. I have only ever been in the subways in Chicago and I tell you, those are extremely dirty. The tube station here surpassed me with how clean they were. Another big difference while riding the tube compared to the subway is how quiet it is, or I should say it was quiet until we got on it. There were only two times it was loud, when we weren't the cause. The first was later at night right before the tubes closed and the locals had had a few drinks. </div>
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The second time it was loud was one of my most memorable experiences on the tube. Some friends and I were shopping in Oxford Circus, an absolutely beautiful place. As we were getting ready to leave we noticed many people standing around, not moving. I thought at first they were all looking up at this beautiful art work hanging above us (see picture below). As we got closer we realized that the tube was shut down! We were pretty nervous because we didn't know any other way to get home! We were lucky because we only were there for a few minutes before the tube opened back up. Once it did, it was a stampede of people. The best way to compare it to something here would be black Friday shopping. If you were in someones way, they wouldn't think twice about running you over or pushing you out of the way.<br />
Once our group made it to the tube line we needed, we had to cram to get on the train. If you are claustrophobic, you do not want to be on the tube during rush hour or after a tube has broken down. Once on there you couldn't move. You were nose to nose with complete strangers! If one person were to fall down, it would have caused a domino effect and everyone on the tube would have been on the ground. After about a fifteen minute ride we finally made it to our destination and man were we ready to get off!<br />
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Going to London was the experience of a life time! If anyone asked me to recommend a place to travel, without hesitation I would tell them they needed to go to London and explore all of the areas around there. Riding the tubes fully emerged us into the British culture. Being part of this made me realized just how different it is from American culture to British culture. I realized that something that is the norm for us is abnormal for others. I think that this helped shape me into a more understanding person. As a nursing major I will be encountering many different cultures. It is imperative that I am able to understand the difference between all difference cultures. London was an amazing experience it was something that took you away from modern day and put you back into the 1800th centuries. All of the buildings are authentic. In America we have many steel buildings with lots of windows, in London that is very rare. The buildings are made of stone and are beautifully made. As a closely I would just like to share a few of my favorite pictures from the trip. I would encourage everyone to visit everyone this amazing city!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">During our travel to London we
learned to navigate the Tube system. This was a vital part of out trip, but not
the main focus of my paper. I will be sharing my experience of the nightlife in
London, and one night in Bath. We were able to experience rush hour on some
travels and conquered navigating through extra crowded areas of Piccadilly and
Oxford Street during a weekend of the Festival of Lights. A three-day festival
occurred during our stay in larger, popular areas such as Piccadilly and
Oxford Street. These areas displayed popular artwork from artist around the
world. Some of it very unique in form such as the picture displayed below. I do
not know what it is or who created it, I was unable to find this, but it was
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Once arriving to Piccadilly Circus
from the Tube, we walked up the stairs from the Underground and our eyes were
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Square of London. There were people dodging in and out of other people trying
to find the next deal in the surrounding retail store. We walking in to this
square and across the way were a ginormous big screen with ads and logos. IT
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">On Oxford Street was were you wanted
to be for shopping. Their shopping is not too much different than ours in
America. But if you were to compare it to shopping in Iowa you might disagree.
Some of the stores we went to were huge! The store was organized into floors!
Each floor had a different category, such as the first floor was women’s, the
second floor, men’s and the third floor was an accessory. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This made shopping much easier I think. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">So, when you visit London and do not know what to do after you have sight seen all the amazing monuments check out these places and enjoy a little retail therapy. </span></div>
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2013 United States Census Bureau, that’s exactly how many people live in my
hometown. Its 620 acres of fields, fields and more fields, with the occasional
house every blue moon. When I brought the idea of traveling to the cities of
London, Paris and Amsterdam for study abroad to my parents you would have
thought I told them I was traveling to the moon. While they were hesitant, they
knew how much of an opportunity this presented for me and were supportive in
this endeavor. After conducting research, reading all that I could read and
learning all that I could learn, I packed my bags and set off on a jet plane.
While I have been to “bigger” cities such as Chicago, I had no idea what was in
store for me. I had never ridden in a taxi, taken any form of public transportation
beyond a school bus, been surrounded by so many people at one time, nor had I ever
been in such a compact setting. However, regardless of the fact that I was
completely out of my element, the minute we landed, the excitement overshadowed
any fear or nervousness I had previously experienced. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The entire experience was an absolute blessing
to myself and my future. I would recommend that every person do what they can
to experience cultures and countries beyond what they are accustomed to. I have
gained knowledge that one cannot achieve within the walls of a classroom. I
learned what it meant to be mindful of other cultures and that the best way to
really get familiar with a culture is to participate in it. Do not be afraid to
step outside your comfort zone and experience new things, talk to the natives
and ride the subway. Those were the best ways that I found for me to adapt from
what I was used to, to what I was encountering. Taking those first steps
towards this experience was one of the best decisions I ever made. Embrace
differences and changes because they are what make people, places and life what
they are, and what they are is beautiful and enriching. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hotel. Breakfast in Morocco features an assortment of sweet breads, Moroccan pancakes, fresh local fruits,
and homemade preserves. Another tradition
in Morocco is the delicious fresh-leaf mint tea which is served throughout the day, but
mostly with dessert. Shortly after breakfast, we journeyed to our first destination, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">the Grand Mosque of Hassan II. </span></span></div>
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prayer and worship, and is the only active temple which is open to tourists. Thousands of Moroccan master craftsmen and artisans worked
diligently for approximately seven years to create this massive masterpiece. The
architecture and artistry within the beautifully historic structure is absolutely
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Next, we headed to the city of
Rabat. Our first stop was the Royal Palace of King Mohammed VI, which is said to have a royal palace in
several cities in Morocco. We were not
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headed to lunch at a local restaurant. Abdul assisted us with ordering menu items which were local
favorites. Many in our group were new to Moroccan cuisine; therefore, we looked forward to the meal. The most flavorful dish of the afternoon was
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After lunch we continued our journey throughout the attractive city of
Rabat which included a quick trip to the
beach! The weather was a little too cool
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We soon had to tare ourselves away from the coastal
beauty and continue our journey to the <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mausoleum of </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mohamed V,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> which holds the tombs of the last two kings of Morocco.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Once inside, words could not describe the
riveting splendor of the place. The
intricate architecture and artistry left us in awe. The richly decorated monument took our breath
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We met an exchange student, also from the U.S., who had
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The next morning we enjoyed a delightful breakfast
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Rabat. Our first stop was the Vital Import/Export Plant followed by a visit to a thriving strawberry
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The Vital Import /Export plant had only been in operation
for one year at the time of our visit.
It is primarily responsible for exporting up to 5,000 tons of produce
each year. The company employs 350 people and processes approximately 30 tons of
produce a day. They
plan to expand their operation to process double that amount within a year. Currently, they export artichokes, peaches,
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Immediately following the tour we were treated to a sampling of the strawberries and mint tea. The strawberries were absolutely delicious and the tea was wonderfully refreshing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">On the farm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">we learned about Moroccan agriculture. It was also interesting to learn that countries </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">such as Spain,
France, and America all grow produce in Morocco because of its warm climate and rich soil. America, in particular, grows the Salina variety of strawberries there. The sprouts are first cultivated in Spain and then shipped to Morocco every September at which time they are planted. The
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The sun helps the strawberries to develop their bright
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We then visited the <span style="font-size: 12pt;">biotechnology and soils laboratories at the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">INRA, Institute National de la </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recherch</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">é Argronomique, </span>Rabat research center. There we learned that Morocco has an enormous
soil collection. The research center has
been able to sample and catalog many types of soil in the country; however,
they still have a long way to go in terms of capturing every region. One of the biggest issues plaguing Moroccan
agriculture is the high amounts of sodium found in soil furthest away from the
sea. Scientists are trying to understand
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">During our journey we were able to visit the
Roman Ruins in Volubilis. The historic archaeoligical site is located in the Zerhoun Mountain and was excavated in the
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reminiscences of private royal living quarters which were fully equipped with a
spa, pool, and laundry area. At one
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The absolute best part of the trip for me (Sharon) was
visiting the Riad Maison Bleue Resort and meeting Zora, the head chef. She hosted our cooking class and taught
us how to prepare authentic Moroccan dishes.
We also went with her to the market to buy the ingredients for our
meal. The market was absolutely awesome! It was an open-air market with fresh produce, spices, and meats displayed so vividly, I wanted to buy everything! The
Moroccan people truly embody the farm-to-table lifestyle. They eat what they grow or what is grown
locally. You will not find any pre-packaged foods in their markets. Everything is
organic and fresh. The trip inspired me to completely restructure my diet and to purchase more farm goods.</div>
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We departed the winery and headed to the National School of Agriculture. We had the opportunity to have a round table discussion with the head of the school along with a highly accomplished professor of agriculture. The gentlemen spoke about tourism and agriculture being the two major industries in Morocco. In fact, one major topic of discussion in the agriculture and tourism industries is developing methods to improve rural tourism efforts. Scientists and economists are working together to find a way of increasing tourism in rural areas without destroying the environment. Morocco is a very organic country; with that said, increasing tourism efforts in rural farm areas will require some damage to the environment. Therefore, minimizing the damage and getting the farmers to support tourism efforts are the biggest challenges.</div>
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as a beneficial ingredient in skin and hair care products in addition to being a heart-healthy
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditional oil extraction process of grinding the kernels to extract the oil</td></tr>
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(Takia) Over the course of 10
days, I have been blown away by the beautiful landscapes and incredible locals.
My favorite moment in Morocco was walking through Jemaa El Fna. Walking past
numerous of performances by jugglers and other traditional artists reminded me
of visiting New York City. Being in that atmosphere has given me the
opportunity to become a social butterfly and interact with the locals. Although
I am not too familiar with their language, I did not feel they were taking
advantage of me. It felt great to exchange hugs and smile uncontrollably.
Overall, we have learned how to appreciate so many different things, as well as
accept many cultural differences from the different countries we visited. We
began to notice more about our own cultures and even learn a lot about
ourselves. Virginia State University would absolutely love to visit Morocco
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(Sharon) Traveling to Morocco was the first trip I ever took by plane. I'm glad Morocco was my destination. I grew a lot over the 10 day period, and I am forever grateful to have made your acquaintance. I take with me the many memories created and lessons learned along this journey. I'll be back again someday, but for now....au revoir!</div>
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hotel in Engelberg I could not help but notice more sustainable practices. I
noticed that the hallway lights stay on only when you walk in the hallway; also
the toilets have different water usage levels. These small changes save more
energy each year than most energy plans in the world. After breakfast in the
hotel we made the beautiful drive to the Feldschlosschen Brewery in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Rheinfelden</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Switzerland</st1:country-region></st1:place>. We had a private tour
of the brewery and learned the ways in which they incorporate sustainability
into making their beers. The factory and tour was very handicap accessible and
the security of the facility was satisfactory. Some areas were open, which raised
some concern. But, the brewery is in a very rural area. After the tour we had
the privilege of tasting a few different beers along with delicious homemade pretzels.
Today I made a new friend, Christian our bus driver. He told me about his
German heritage and his passion for traveling and making new friends within his
job. It was very enriching and eye opening for me to see a perspective of life
from a foreign friend. After the brewery we made our way to the quaint town of <st1:city w:st="on">Bregenz</st1:city>. The city is
situated on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Lake</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Constance</st1:placename></st1:place>, a sprawling lake with many sources.
While we had limited time, a group and I had lunch at an Italian restaurant
called Isola Bella. The prices were fairly decent, but the service was
lackluster. The owner seemed very shocked by our request to order takeaway. He
told us to relax and enjoy our meal. We would have if we had time. This goes to
show the Europeans way of life and their slow enjoyment of life’s gifts. After
our stop in Bregenz we made our way to the Hotel Jagerhof in <st1:city w:st="on">Innsbruck</st1:city>. The hotel is situated on a beautiful
mountain side, and the views from our rooms were spectacular. While I did not
have dinner in the hotel restaurant, the bar was well stocked and the students
enjoyed the local culture and feel. The most surprising thing I saw today was
the size of the brewery we toured. It is amazing to think about all of the work
it takes to make our beverages. The most important thing I learned today is to
see life through another’s eyes, and to grow from what you learn. Back home I
would tell everybody to sit back and relax in the moment. The Europeans do it,
and they seem much happier and at ease with life. </div>
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Wednesday, May 20<sup>th</sup>. We are here at the quaint Lario Hotel in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Mezzegra</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Italy</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
We have a very busy day ahead of us. After our breakfast, we make our way by
bus to <st1:city w:st="on">Como</st1:city>, where we will take our boat tour of
the <st1:place w:st="on">Lake</st1:place>. Unfortunately, it is raining. But,
the beauty of the lake is still present. After a light breakfast of a
cappuccino, an Italian tradition, we meet with Roberta Caprani. She is our
private tour guide of the lake and she spoke English for us due to the minimal
English signage. The boat that we travel on seems to be a bit older than most,
but the views outside the windows are magnificent. There was no handicap access
on the boat, so any passengers with wheelchairs had to stay on the main level.
The safety of the boat was strong, with little open areas and a large amount of
guardrails. The history of the lake was very interesting, and seeing the aged
villas and castles on the shores was something to remember. When we arrived in
Bellagio, the pearl of the lake, we had time to shop a bit and to get lunch. We
first went to a restaurant called Aperitivo et al. While we ordered a take away
meal due to a time crunch, the staff seemed annoyed at this. The food quality
was satisfactory and was enough to suffice. After I shopped for a bit, we had
to leave to make our way to the Locanda Dell’Isola Comacina on a small island
in the middle of the lake. We had the privilege of sitting in a traditional
coffee ceremony that claimed to cleanse the evil spirits that roamed on the
island. The owner of the restaurant, Benvenuto Puricelli, was very hospitable
towards our group and invited us back anytime. While we did not eat here, the
levels of service seemed to be the highest of anywhere we had been thus far.
The island was very old and not accessible by handicaps. After we explored the
island and all of the history it had to offer, we were taken to Domaso. We made
the long walk up to the winery Azienda Agricola Sorsasso. We were greeted very
warmly by the staff and were given a pasta making demonstration. Afterwards, we
were taken into the wine cellar to indulge in a three course dinner where we
tasted three kinds of wine with different food pairings. The quality of the
food was superb and the service was fine tuned to the atmosphere and the level
of hospitality. The winery seemed to be an older building; therefore there was
little accessibility for wheelchairs. The most beautiful thing I saw on this
day was the eerie feel of the lake and its beauty. The most surprising thing
was the history of the lake and the many historical events that took place
there. I feel that the level of hospitality that we received at the winery
should be used as a model for American businesses to retain loyal customers and
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Georgia State Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06020079728496641317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-42871170456491206532015-05-26T14:23:00.000+02:002015-05-26T14:23:29.647+02:00TCNJ Genocide Study Tour: Getting Ready! <b>By Cynthia Paces</b><br />
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It's hard to believe we will be leaving in four days! In just two hours we will have our pre-trip class, a full day in which we'll discuss some of the major themes we will explore together. What makes genocide possible? Are there conditions and circumstances common to most genocides?<br />
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After our course today, we'll all go home to pack and we meet at Kennedy airport on Friday evening for our journey to Yerevan, Armenia. We will study the genocide there, on the historic occasion of its centennial. From there we will visit Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; and Krakow and Warsaw, Poland.<br />
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Each day a different student will update this blog so you can follow along on our journey.The College of New Jerseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12435978910581101221noreply@blogger.com0Ewing, NJ40.183333 44.51666699999998439.9891505 44.193943499999982 40.377515499999994 44.839390499999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717527708035396760.post-42873416163526706142015-05-19T01:27:00.000+02:002015-06-08T08:42:02.759+02:00Day 1: Nice, France<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is Taylor checking in to tell you all about our first day in the beautiful city of Nice!<br />
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Honestly, I did not expect this city to be everything that it is. Of course, I knew it was going to be beautiful. It's the French Riviera! But, I was blown away immediately by the city's old time charm with a new age feel. The architecture is nothing short of spectacular, it lives up to the images I have had in my head picturing France ever since I was a child.<br />
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Once we got settled into our hotel, some students and I decided to take the raving recommendation from Diana (our tour guide) and climb the famous Colline du Chateau. The views from the top of the hill overlook the open ocean and the town that stretches for miles back into the mountain range. We discovered old pieces of history and found a quaint park where locals go to relax.<br />
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Naturally, we walked along the stretch of the Promenade de Anglais, widely known as the Bay of Angels. It was very interesting to see the locals on the public beaches along with tourists trying to take the perfect shot of the promenade.<br />
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After walking through the city some more, it was time for our group dinner. The restaurant was called L'Ecurie and was located in Old Town Nice. Being the first time dining in Europe for alot of students, it was interesting for us to see the differences in service and hospitality. With a much more relaxed atmosphere, we stayed and had a traditional three course French meal.<br />
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After our dinner, we had free time to do as we pleased. A few students and I strolled through the town and made plans for tomorrow. So far, Nice is spectacular and worth a visit for France travelers!<br />
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