Hi, my name is Paige and I’m from San Diego, California. I’m currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. My mother accuses me of running away from home.
A little about me: I’m the oldest child in a single parent household, in a six going on seven year long distance relationship, and I love to read. If I could have a dream closet it would look like a Victoria’s Secret store, but with more glitter. I’m terribly in love with my boyfriend who is doing his own study abroad in Panamá and I love Mexican food. My dream job is to become the next J.K. Rowling and I’m hoping my adventures abroad will provide me some much need inspiration!
I may be from California, but that doesn’t mean I’ve seen the world. Going to visit Wake Forest was actually the first time I had ever left the state (Vegas doesn’t really count). Now, I’m living in an entirely new country.
Oi.
It is nearly impossible to put my excitement into words, but if I could it would look like this: AHHHHHHHHHH AISDFLKASNDFUASDHFHAS OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG. But since I write like a normal human being I will have to try.
As I said I have never been out of the country but searching for the right college my top two things were financial aid and study abroad. I’m an English major with a love of history so learning about the world in school was the most magical thing for me. I mean who hasn’t dreamed of rolling green hills and getting to walk the streets of ancient empires? I think I’m drooling.
I’ll be staying for four months in the cultural hub that is London. Also living down the street from Jude Law’s ex-wife and children who they share custody of, but who’s paying attention to that? I’ll be living in a house with 14 other Wake Forest students and our Professor and his family. It’ll be just like the Brady Bunch. Or Jersey Shore.
I didn’t choose this program so much as it chose me. It was the right program, in the right place, at the right time. When things like this happen you don’t pass them up. And I plan to take advantage of every opportunity this adventure as to throw at me!
I’ve only been here one week and it feels like I’ve lived here for two months. The time in the house is completely disjointed but it’s nice to have a three day weekend every weekend! There are still things that surprise me every day, particularly the fact that not only do they drive on the other side of the road but everything is backwards. I think when the US broke away from England we decided to do the exact opposite of whatever they do. When I say everything, I mean everything. The door handles turn the other way, the faucet turns the other way, the start button on the microwave is on the other side, etc. And on my first night I took a shower and almost died if that tells you anything.
But aside from all that craziness I absolutely love it! I’m happy to report I am turning everything the right way (most times) and that I no longer fear the shower (which my roommate is probably happy about). There is just so much more to say, I already have way too many stories to even put in one post so I guess you will just have to keep coming back to read the rest!
I’ll be recording and recounting my wonderful adventures right here in this very blog so keep up with me! I promise it’ll be an adventure of a lifetime!
Cheers,
Paige