Finale: "Alls well that ends well" or My 12 Weeks in England

Katie Joachim
December 23, 2019

(Sung to the tune of 12 Days of Christmas)

 

On my first week in England, IES gave to me

A single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my second week in England, IES gave to me

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my third week in England, IES gave to me

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my fourth week in England, IES gave to me

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my fifth week in England, IES gave to me

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my sixth week in England, IES gave to me

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my seventh week in England, IES gave to me

Seven passport stamps

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my eighth week in England, IES gave to me

Eight Theatre students

Seven passport stamps

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my ninth week in England, IES gave to me

Nine museums (at least!)

Eight Theatre students

Seven passport stamps

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my tenth week in England, IES gave to me

Ten plays and musicals

Nine museums (at least!)

Eight Theatre students

Seven passport stamps

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my eleventh week in England, IES gave to me

Eleven centuries of history

Ten plays and musicals

Nine museums (at least!)

Eight Theatre students

Seven passport stamps

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

 

On my twelfth week in England, IES gave to me

Twelve weeks of stories

Eleven centuries of history

Ten plays and musicals

Nine museums (at least!)

Eight Theatre students

Seven passport stamps

Six extra side trips

Five awesome classes!

Four excellent professors

Three Oyster cards

Two trips to Scotland

and a single bed in Chapter Kings Cross

Katie Joachim

<p>Katie Joachim is a senior at Hope College, where she is studying Theatre and Creative Writing. She has been a part of the theatre community since she was eight-years-old: 13 years in total! Most recently, Katie was the director of the Bay View Youth Theatre and she just finished up an acting internship with Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. When she isn't in rehearsal, Katie can be found knitting and watching the Grey's Anatomy, all while munching on a slice of freshly-baked cake.</p>

Home University:
Hope College
Hometown:
Dearborn, Michigan
Major:
English
Theatre Arts
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