This week was a very hectic week so far me.  I was running around like crazy and had a big weekend in Scotland ahead of me. In class, we had the chance to go to Wimbledon and I was amazed by it. The atmosphere was overwhelming, just to be in such a top notch well known place.  After that we got to go to Regents Park and it was beautiful.  Over all the day was one of the best days I have had in London.  The only bad thing about the day was I was feeling sick for most of it.  But when I got to the park I felt a little better because I was outside and it just was gorgeous!

The rest of my week was really boring and not too exciting.  I got to go on a ghost walk for my one other class which was cool, and then went to class all week.  My friends and I didn’t go out much either and I was happy about that. I’m trying to conserve as much money as possible.  However, when I went to Scotland this weekend I definitely blew a lot of money.  Yet, it was worth it because Scotland was the best time I have had on this trip.  The town was comfortable, and homey.  The people in the town were so friendly, a lot friendlier than Londoners.  Everywhere we went, we made friends and had a great time.  Some of the big things we did there were: climb Arthur’s seat, toured Edinburg castle, walked the town, toured Sir Walter Scott’s house, and went to the Abbey.  I am so happy I decided to go to Scotland and am anxious for next weekend to come when I am in Paris!

Overall, this week was great.  Being here keeps getting better and better every day that goes by.  I cannot believe we are half way done with this trip. I am a little homesick but I do not want to go back to PA. I wish I could bring my family here.  However, after my weekend trip, I am definitely considering applying to University of Edinburg for graduate school next year.

 My first week of CCSA classes studying abroad was something very exciting for me.  This class, Dance, Sports, and Games: British Influence on American Pastimes had a very good impression from day one.  I enjoy athleticism, and am enthusiastic about learning health and awareness while observing British culture associated with those terms. 

                The first day we got the chance to meet the class in a different way, so the introverts and extroverts can combine.  We “speed dated” and I found that to be amusing. During that time we got to ask the class a bunch of questions to try and get to know them. Later in the class we discussed what was ahead on the syllabus and then watched a movie on ballet.  This struck my attention because I am a dancer myself.  Dr. Lewis started explaining the intensity of it and how they use all the muscles of the body naming them as we went on; this kept my attention even more. 

                Our first field trip was the day after class, and we went to the royal opera house.  We got to see performance studios, and everything behind stage. After that, we did a harry potter tour and walked around 7 miles.  This was an aerobic day, where we did movement for a consistent period of time and used our slow pitch muscles which is something I learned the second day of class.  That class, we did a fitness walk in heath park and combined numerous exercises throughout the three hours.  I learned a lot about what muscles I was using and how to properly stretch them.

                Over the past three days, I got to come in contact with a lot of “locals.”  I observed their culture and saw a lot of differences when it came to work out clothing.  I have yet to see one person wear short shorts which American girls do.  Mostly I have seen them wearing spandex capris. Just like most of the public on the streets dress up and few are wearing sweats.  When it comes to tennis here, mostly they wear really nice skirts.  Sadly, I have yet to see one really good looking British male; hopefully we will see one on a field trip ha ha! The streets are a lot cleaner here, even though they do not have public trashcans, which was a huge surprise to me. Next week, I am hoping to learn a lot more.