Quick Update

Hi everyone!!

I figured I would post a quick update on the last few days! My last post ended with the Boat Party, so I'll start from there.

Last Friday, Regent's took us on a Thames River cruise at night from about 7-11:30 pm. It was pretty fun, but lasted way too long (I was still so jet lagged and wanted to leave about an hour in). I'm sure you saw a few pictures on Facebook :)

Saturday, I went on a 3 hour Bus Tour of London, where we saw the major sites and buildings such as the Marble Arch, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Globe Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. It was a beautiful day and we were able to get out and walk around at most of the places I mentioned, so it was great to see the buildings close up.

After we got back from the Bus Tour, Regent's University was taking students to Camden (NW of Regent's Park), where there is a market and a lot of unique shops. I found a restaurant called Honest Burgers that has gluten free burger buns! And across the little alleyway from Honest Burgers is an entirely gluten free bakery called Cookies and Scream. I know where I'll be going back to eventually :)

Monday started my first day of classes, which was Literary London at 9 am. It involves reading passages from British authors, as well as a couple field trips in London. After class I decided to explore Marylebone High St. near campus, and I found a great restaurant with a GF menu, and the most amazing bookstore I've ever been in:

Today was a very busy day; I had my first Contemporary London Theatre class at 9 am. I had to meet with my advisor after that to change into the M/W section of this class, since it fits better with my schedule. Thankfully there was a spot open! This class will involve going to about 8 plays at various London theatre venues, as well as a couple backstage tours. 

I had my first London History class from 2-5. This class only meets once a week, and about half the classes are field trips to historical sites throughout London.

I have not yet had my last class, which is Introduction to Studio Art on Wednesday's, 2-5 pm. 

So, as you can see, most of my classes involve quite a few field trips and excursions throughout London! I think it will be a great way to visit sites that maybe I wouldn't have known about or had time to see otherwise!


Lot's of Love,
Casey