Many people have ventured to Harlaxton but we know not much of their travels. How are we to decide on our fates if we do not not know what we are signing up for? Stress no more, as in this edition we’ll learn of your fellow classmates adventures to help determine your future endevours if you’ll make the leap to Europe in another semester.
I came to Harlaxton because I wanted to get away from
what I had in the US and re-establish myself in the UK.
Being able to live in a manor and explore the UK is a great
opportunity and a much cheaper way to enjoy life with
others. My favorite trip while being here had too have
been the North Wales Weekend Trip with the train up the
mountain, although Peterborough was a close second
purely for the Seafood! I would highly recommend going
abroad as the nature, architecture, food, and simply the
peace and quiet are worth it in my book!
I decided to go to Harlaxton for a semester abroad so that
I could travel across the UK and Europe while continuing
my nursing education. Continuing my nursing education
at Harlaxton has allowed me to learn about and see
firsthand the Universal Healthcare System as well as other
European systems. This opportunity will undoubtedly
impact my future nursing practice by allowing me to see
so many different versions of healthcare systems. I have
also had the opportunity this semester to visit multiple
countries and see so many different cultures in such a
short timeframe. My favorite trip that I have taken so far
was to Geneva, Switzerland where I was able to see many
museums, historic sites, and the United Nations.
This semester I’ve been able to travel all over Europe.
My first trip I went to the capital of Iceland where I was
able to see some of the most bizarre yet beautiful places
on Earth. I then took a trip to Copenhagen Denmark where
we saw some beautiful architecture and saw the Parliament
building and kings house. Most recently we went to
Cologne Germany where we got to see the cathedral there
which was absolutely breathtaking. I have many more trips
to come and I’m extremely excited.
While at Harlaxton, I get to travel the world with friends
and get to see the amazing sites that England has to
offer. Whether that is here at the manor or just a train ride
away. I’ve been to Barcelona, Cologne, Geneva, and soon
Milan! I will always be appreciative of this chance and
the experiences I have gained. I hope I can take these
opportunities to be a better person and future nurse!
When thinking of study abroad opportunities, Western
Kentucky University had plenty to offer. Although I had
many options, I chose Harlaxton because it was impossible
to give up the opportunity. The manor life and the travel
opportunities are what drew me in, and I am pleased to
say that so far in my time at Harlaxton, I have had plenty
of travel to brag about when I get home. As for my time
living in the manor, it has been good (although it is freezing
here in the fall and they won’t turn the heat on until the end
of October!). Although I haven’t left the country of England
since being here, I have trips to Scotland, Ireland, France,
and Belgium all planned.
Out of my travels throughout England, my favorites have
been Nottingham and London. In Nottingham I went to a
cat cafe with friends and then we went to the park by the
Nottingham Castle that had a beautiful view of the city and
fun bridges! London is known for having a lot of things to
do due to its size and diversity and I had a blast. The British
Museum is massive and has so much to look at, Chinatown
is fun and has great food, and there is a place that my
friend and I like to call “the cube” aka the Outernet, that is
right by the Tottenham Court tube station that is filled with
cool screens that artists send animations to.
I chose to go to Harlaxton as a UE student so I could take
the opportunity to travel and learn other cultures. While
being here I have learned a lot about myself and how to
adapt and overcome challenges! I am so thankful that I
made the decision to come. The memories I am making
here are priceless.
I chose to go to Harlaxton to gain new experiences and
make memories! It’s been extremely eye opening, to see
how big the world actually is. Traveling to new places and
living in the Manor are all things that I will cherish forever!
I encourage everyone to come here.
I chose Harlaxton because I wanted to explore Europe.
It’s been a dream of mine to go out of the country, so
Harlaxton was best and most affordable option for me.
I’ve also been able to meet many new friends and hang
out with my meet a family as well.
I like harlaxton because I love traveling. I’ve always
wanted to study abroad since I was a kid. I’ve been
to Denmark and Germany. It’s been very fun.
I came to Harlaxton so I could have the experience of
learning in another country and being able to see how
the universal Healthcare system operates because I am a
nursing student. Some of my favorite things around the
manor is to study in the conservatory, talk to my friends in
the changemakers lounge, and go on walks around the
village. Of the trips I’ve gone on so far, Giverny France
has been my absolute favorite! I went to the Claude
Monet house and got to see the beautiful French
countryside as well.
I chose Harlaxton because it is the most convenient study
abroad available for students at the University, which
makes it easy to have a once in a lifetime opportunity. So
far, I have gone to London, Dublin, and Manchester, and
would recommend trips to all these places. In the time
I am here I am also going to Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and
Reykjavik, and I am more than excited to take these trips.
My main pieces of advice for students are to make sure
that you are prepared to balance your schedule between
school and travel. I would recommend that EVERY
student goes on this adventure, as I am having the time of
my life studying abroad.
So far, my favorite trip during this semester abroad has
been the school trip to North Wales. This trip was so
enjoyable because of the beautiful scenery and calm
atmosphere. Up to this point, we have mostly visited
bigger and busier cities, so being able to travel to little
towns across North Wales, like Conwy, Llandudno, and
Caernarfon, was a nice change. Throughout the trip, we
saw both beaches and mountains. We made stops at
Swallow Falls and Zip World, and we saw sites like the UK’s
smallest house and church.
My friends and I visited Rome for the weekend and had
the most amazing time. We took a tour in the Vatican
Museum and were able to enter the Sistine Chapel. The
next day we explored the Roman Colosseum. Each day
was accompanied with lots of pizza, pasta, and gelato!
I would never change this experience for the world and
can’t wait for the opportunity to go back!
I chose to come to Harlaxton because growing up I was
always so interested in different places in Europe but
grew up with a family that stayed within the states. So,
Harlaxton was the perfect opportunity to see all the places
I want to visit while in college and at the same price point
as it would be at UE. Harlaxton being prematurely built
into the nursing program was one of the main reasons
that I ultimately attended UE. As a nursing student, we
get multiple experiential learning opportunities for our
clinicals that allow us to travel more along with expand
our learning. So far, we have traveled to London, Rome,
and Wales with a lot more places on our calendar. This
opportunity has been the best choice I’ve made and has
been beneficial to both my academic and personal life.
I chose to go to Harlaxton for the wonderful traveling
experiences I would be able to have. Learning about
new cultures has always been something I enjoy, so
this experience has been perfect for this opportunity.
Harlaxton is a special place that allows you to learn
more about the world around you and I have cherished
every moment of that since I have arrived. This experience
has taught me more about myself as well as how college
life is like in the UK.
My experience at Harlaxton has been amazing so far.
I’ve gotten to have so many different experiences.
Every place I’ve explored has been new and exciting!
All the trips that I’ve taken has made me feel more
confident and independent. I’m made so many friends
and loved every minute.
I came to harlaxton because the opportunity sounded like
a dream. Being able to study history in england, in a castle,
it was an opportunity I knew I couldn’t pass up. This also
sounded like an opportunity that I would one day be able
to share with my future students and hopefully encourage
them not only to study abroad but to take the first steps
and purse a higher education.
One of my favorite things ive done so far has been
planning trips with friends. It may seem small but it is not
everyday you can just say, “let’s go to Amsterdam this
weekend?” And then actually go, it’s just fun to be able to
have the opportunity to be able to do such fun things.
So far I have been to France, the Netherlands, Scotland
and I plan to go to Spain next!
I came to Harlaxton to get out of my comfort zone, and go
on an epic adventure. As an art major I decided to come
to the UK to get all of the reference photos a young artist
could desire. From the Harlaxton grounds themselves
to any of the historic cities or natural landscapes, there’s
immense beauty to be found everywhere you look. I
look forward to being able to bring my views of the UK
to life in the way that only artists have the capability to
do. An artist’s eyes are the lenses through which our
world is seen, and our hands, with the mediums through
which we decide to depict our work, are the printers
that allow others to see the world as we do. England is
such a magical place, and one of the greatest sources of
inspiration I’ve ever had the fortune to lay my eyes upon.
I’m glad I came.
While these are all of our personal experiences, the only way to truly understand to travel here is to be here. Fly over, see the cities, countries, and enjoy your independence.
It is now October 27 and we have come back from fall break, I chose to attend the schools plans which were in Ireland and Scotland. Personally, I loved Scotland and could have done with one less day in Dublin. We had three days in Belfast, three days In Dublin, and two days in Scotland. The architecture was one to see, truly outshines the States in all ways and adds to the classic aurora you seek abroad.
If I had it my way I would stay out the states and never look back as this scenery is one of the world’s few treasures. When looking at the places I’ve been to, a suburban area is best, yes London and Dublin are great but not when it comes to day-to-day life. Other places students encourage to visit during break include:
– Prague
– Italy
– France
– Greece
– Amsterdam
– Edinburgh
– Cruises
– Germany
– Egypt
– Austria
– Spain.
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