Thus begins my newest journal, documenting my trip to London and other sites abroad in the summer of 2011.
London 2010!
The new European Council London Study Abroad brochure is out, and it features my photography. Unfortunately, I’m not going next summer, but my colleague and friend Heather is. So, you should sign up! Check out the European Council web site for more information. Seriously, this is one of the best experiences I have ever had [...]
London Day 19: The Tower and the Church
Our field trip for this day took us to the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral for examples of English crime and punishment throughout history. I asked my students to take the Beefeater‘s Tour of the tower, something that’s always entertaining. I’ve visited the tower several times over the last 15 years, and I [...]
Day 3: Hampton Court & Windsor
Sunday means a bus trip to Hampton Court and then to Windsor. We had a couple of hours to spend at each one, and the program was good enough to pay our way into Hampton Court. I last visited Hampton Court about ten years ago, but it was during the winter. I was glad to [...]
Meeting in Milledgeville
Yesterday, I made the trek to Milledgeville, GA, for our second meeting of the faculty in the European Council’s study abroad programs. Faculty from all the programs were present, including the ten or so going with me to London. The day was beautiful, so I grabbed the camera and hopped on the freshly cleaned BMW [...]
Study Abroad in London, Summer 2009!
London, one of the most culturally diverse and most fascinating cities in the world, is a city steeped in history that has inspired artists, writers, and students for centuries. As part of this program you can spend a summer studying and living in the historic Bloomsbury district of London in close proximity to some of [...]