Sooo…how’s everybody been. Haven’t blogged in quite some time now, but its better late than never right? Although this entry might be a little light on the details, it is chock full of action and I have a lot to go over for my final “piece”. Let’s seeee…what’ve we got…Anglesey, a party, York, Glasgow Scotland, Dublin Ireland, a really long ( Read more... )

Week 13! Wow, with only 13 days left, I’ve gotta admit I’m pretty anxious to go home. But, going home and leaving Manchester aren’t one and the same. I miss my family, and from my daily e-mail updates (thanks mom), it seems like I’m missing out on a lot: sister’s prom and art exhibition, sick relatives, even getting the old car fixed in our ( Read more... )

Weeks 11 and 12. Whew…sorry this is so late guys, but it’s been very, very busy. Are you receiving a Pell Grant as part of your financial aid? If so, Google the Benjamin A. Gilman foundation to see about earning some more $$$ for study abroad ( Read more... )

Okay, so here’s a little short entry to get us back to our weekly Thursday update routine. This makes 10 weeks here in Manchester, with only 35 days left. I can’t believe it! Google the Gilman Scholarship if you’re interested in financial aid for studying abroad, its worth the 20 seconds of your life it takes to do it ( Read more... )

Apologies for not getting week 9 up here on time, its been a very busy week over here. Only a little over a month left here, so the rush to do and see as much as possible is on now. Remember to check out the Gilman Foundation for study abroad financial aid ( Read more... )

Week 8 is here and gone. February 23rd - March 1st. Ask your financial aid advisor about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad today ( Read more... )

Week 7: February 16-February 23. Wow, we’ve already reached the halfway point in our trip here. Its bittersweet really, on one hand I’ve experienced and accomplished so much, but on the other hand I feel like I’m about to leave when I’m just getting started. Remember, if you’re receiving a Pell Grant, and would like to study abroad for a ( Read more... )

Week 6 everybody! I know this blog is preposterously long, so thanks for sticking with me and reading as much as you do; its ok to skip around to the interesting bits. I know I say this every week, but Gilman, Gilman, Gilman! Check out the Benjamin A. Gilman Society for money to study abroad, and even if they can’t help you, you should still go ( Read more... )

Hey!!! Here's week 5: February 2nd - 8th. Time is just flying by here. Be sure to check with your financial aid advisor about using the Gilman Foundation for a study abroad grant ( Read more... )

Here is week four January 25th - February 1st. Wow, a whole month in already! Check out the Gilman Foundation’s website http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html to see if you’re eligible for financial aid to study abroad. $$$$$ = Good. Gilman = $$$$. Therefore, ( Read more... )