These past few days have been great. I really feel like I’m getting into the Leeds groove. School was good, I’m really going to like my classes. I’m taking: Environment and World Politics, The Rise and Fall of Communism, and Applied Global Ethics. Enviro is going to be fantastic. The tutor (professor) is really interested in the subject, but makes it accessible. He knows that most of the people are politics/international affairs people, so he isn’t going to go too science-heavy. It’s mostly focusing on how to achieve world cooperation with regard to environmental politics, how awesome is that?? The Rise and Fall of Communism is a history class, and I’m pumped. Applied Global Ethics is basically a mix of international politics, current politics, and debate… um YES. These are all going to be great classes, or modules as we say over here.
Life outside of uni has also been pretty great. I love being able to stop by the market after class on my way home. I really am enjoying the city living. Although yesterday someone gave us a ride, which saved us a 20 minute walk, and it reminded me just how nice cars can be. Leeds is such a student town, so everything’s catered for the students. We went to Primark yesterday, which is heaven. It’s kind of like H&M, but cheaper than Forever 21. I want to go wild in there, but being budget-conscience stopped the fun. I did get a cozy sweater, because that’s a necessity here. English girls dress so well! I have not seen one in jeans and a sweatshirt. I wore exercise clothes and running shoes while running errands one day and I felt so out of place. They wear mostly cute sweaters (not thrift store Grandfather sweaters), opaque leggings, and variations of boots. The opaque factor of leggings is really what Americans need. The English are also way more acclimated to the weather. Most people wear coats during the day, but not at night. Seriously, girls go out in tiny dresses and THAT’S IT. We look like this in comparison.
Gracie lives in my hall, so I hang out in her flat a lot. Her flatmates are so nice! There’s another Spanish girl, and then four English guys, so we’ve been spending our nights comparing America and England. One of the most interesting aspects is that they judge us so much on our movies. Imagine Step Brothers dictating someone’s view of the US. Yep. America can give off some pretty horrible vibes, but most people are really interested to know what it’s really like. I’ve had a few conversations where someone will ask about an aspect from a movie or tv show and ask if it’s real America. Frat Culture? Yes. Red Cups? Yes. Gossip Girl? No. Comparing things never gets old!
Tonight we’re going to this ravin' party, Gracie’s flatmate is in charge of it or something? He got us in for free, or else I would not be paying £16. It should be quite the night.
Well since it’s snowing, I’ve resolved to stay in for the day in rebellion, so Petteri and I are going to watch more Game of Thrones. Loving it!
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