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Day 10 and 11 – Greetings from Dublin: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 14, 2019

Day 10Hello Huskies! This morning was a bit cloudy and grey on my way to class, but my day was soon brightened up by a letter for my grandparents! I can’t be in touch with them while I’m here, so they have been reading my blog to stay updated. I’d...

Day 8 and 9 – Ice Cream and Another Play: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter I Copy Editor | July 14, 2019

Hello NIU! Today has been a very chill day – with activities, with the weather and with the dessert. I went to class in the morning like the good student I am and afterward sadly had to confine myself to my dorm room for a couple hours to finish a paper....

Day 7 - Breathtaking outdoor play: A first-hand account of studying abroad

Day 7 – Breathtaking outdoor play: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter I Copy Editor | July 13, 2019

Hello Huskie nation! Today was the most fun for me so far! I had class in the morning and did some homework in the afternoon – boring, I know – but I saw a play at 7:30. One of my favorite books in the world is Emily Borontë’s “Wuthering Heights.”...

Day 6 – Parade and Women’s World Cup finals: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 12, 2019

Good morning Huskies! I am so excited to share more of my adventures with you! It has been a full weekend here in Oxford. After Alice’s Day on Saturday, there was a street carnival and parade on Sunday. The parade started just a few blocks before my...

Day 5 – Down the rabbit hole: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 10, 2019

Hello! As promised, today has been (very literally) a trip down the rabbit hole! Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland in 1865. Alice was actually based off a girl from Oxford. Every year, the town celebrates his books and their legacies with Alice’s...

Day 3 and 4 – Shakespeare and rowing: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 10, 2019

Hello Huskie nation! I’m sorry for the delay in getting back, but I was sick yesterday and fell asleep before I could write to you all. So I guess now I can talk about two days! Spending the Fourth of July here in England was so weird! For the first...

Atomic Burger in Oxford, UK is adorned with a comic book theme throughout the entire restaurant. 

Day 2 -The adventure begins: A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 3, 2019

To read part 1 CLICK HERE: Heading 'across the pond:' A first hand account of studying abroad Good morning everyone! As I’m writing today’s blog, I am just waking up like most of you probably are, the only difference being I’m waking up from a...

Day 1 - Flight mishaps and delayed landings: A first-hand account of studying broad

Day 1 – Flight mishaps and delayed landings: A first-hand account of studying broad

By Catherine Carter | July 2, 2019

Four flight delays, three flight cancellations, two days and one mini airport breakdown later, I’M FINALLY HERE IN OXFORD!  After moving smoothly through baggage check-in on Saturday – thanks to my man Andrew at American Airlines! – and quickly...

Heading 'across the pond:' A first-hand account of studying abroad

Heading ‘across the pond:’ A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 1, 2019

 All of my last minute Amazon deliveries are here, my bags are packed, and I’m ready to leave America behind! Well, temporarily at least. My name is Catherine Carter. I am an English major and just finished my freshman year here at NIU. I am also...

Restaurant workers need to be efficiently trained on food allergens to avoid health hazards

Restaurant workers need to be efficiently trained on food allergens to avoid health hazards

By Veronica McCulloh | June 17, 2019

 Plenty of people subscribe to what some may refer to as an “alternative” diet; a diet excluding common ingredients such as wheat, dairy, eggs, meat, tree nuts and countless other items. Maybe a personal preference to some, but for others, lives...

Alabama’s abortion ruling takes away basic human rights

By Veronica McCulloh | May 31, 2019

In the May 15 Alabama ruling on abortion, it is illegal to receive an abortion, or for doctors to administer one, including circumstances of rape and incest.Lawmakers motioned to remove access to not only imperative healthcare, but namely the means of...

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What it’s like to have trypophobia

By Haley Galvin | May 23, 2019

My first hand account of: Trypophobia Have you ever seen a beehive or a collection of circles and felt so physically uncomfortable you thought your skin was going to crawl off your body? I’m guessing a lot of people will say no because they don’t...