7 Things to Know Before Visiting the UK (AKA: 7 Things I Learned My First 7 Days)

Aside from boasting whole centuries of additional history and streets filled with charming British accents, London really isn’t all that different from any American city. As a result, as a citizen of the good ol’ U-S-of-A spending a semester overseas, I experienced very little culture shock during my first week in England’s capital city. The … Read more

In Defense of the Game of Thrones Finale

It’s no secret that the manner in which Game of Thrones ended its 8-season run left a large number of people deeply unhappy. So unhappy, in fact, that I waited until almost three months after the final season aired to actually watch the final episode. Had I spent that time living under a rock and … Read more

3 Mistakes to Avoid Upon Arriving in London

I am beyond excited to be spending this semester studying abroad in lovely London. That being said, my arrival to the city wasn’t exactly a smooth one, so I’m here to share with you my top three tips for making your first hours in England’s capital as streamlined and stress-free as possible. 1. Don’t buy … Read more

Amazon’s Carnival Row: A Dark, Fantastical Thriller That Proves All Too Real

I want to start out with two things: first, I really liked this show. And second, to be entirely honest with you, I really didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Sure, the trailers presented a mildly compelling murder-mystery-meets-forbidden-romance premise in an intriguing, mythical Victorian setting. And what early-2000’s fantasy nerd doesn’t … Read more