Anna Alden
<p>I am a Literature major at the University of Rochester and am attending Oxford through IES Direct Enrollment in the fall semester of 2015. As an aspiring academic, I am far too invested in the contents of my bookshelf and can often be caught printing an extra copy of completed papers for my own safekeeping. I am fully prepared to take on a completely new and exciting abroad experience both in and out of the classroom, and my love for writing makes each experience even more exciting to share.</p>
Blogs by Anna Alden
An Ode to University Food
In other news, I'm now going to plan the entirety of my last three days around eating at all of these places one(five) more time(s).
Oh, All the Events You’ll Say You’re Going To
Though my Facebook event calendar is deceivingly booked, I’m still wishing I could be in two to three places at once, because just one of me is never quite...
When Life Gives You a List of Lectures You Don't Have to Go To
At a university where nothing is required and no one will be knocking points off, you’re inclined to go to a lecture simply because you love the topic, and this...
The Small Army of English Students Who Live in the Library
Chances are that almost every person is also sleep-deprived, going on double digits for the hourly count of time spent on their essays, and somehow also working...
When in Oxford...
Finally, after weeks of anticipation, we're finally here!
Travel, Travel, Travel!
When in Europe for 3+ months, why not go to every single place where the airfare is 40 dollars or less?
Learning in London
Any experience in London, for me, would have been incomparable to the one I've had. And as sad as I am to be leaving, I know that I will definitely be back.
A Pro-Tip Guide to London for Students
(Or "All of the Fortunate and Unfortunate Mistakes I've Made Thus Far")
Travel Surprises
Because this trip was entirely the opposite of what I expected... in a good way!
Predeparture Vibes and Other Unanswered Questions
Hello everyone! My name is Anna and I will be studying abroad at Oxford University this fall! I am a junior at the University of Rochester majoring in English...