On to the Next Big Thing

So... I have very exciting news! This summer, I will be studying religion in fantasy literature in London, England. I'll be staying in the FSU owned flats, which are just a few minutes from the West End, the major theatre district in London. I am so stoked to have the amazing opportunity to be analyzing some of my favorite stories where they created, in a place with rich history and the perfect setting for unique adventures. I'm also pumped to be living in close proximity to the best older brother in the world for a month, as it's been nearly 10 years since we've lived in the same state, let alone country!

For my program, I'll be studying the works of J.K. Rowling (!!!), J.R. Tolkien (!!!), C.S. Lewis (!), and Phillip Pullman (...?), as well as exploring the places these works were inspired by. Additionally, we'll be taking a weekend jaunt to Edinburgh, Scotland, which I've been told is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

While I've been lucky enough to go to London before, it's been with my family, for a little less than a week, and in the FLIPPING FREEZING temperatures in winter. :) It'll be an entirely new ball game to have to get out there on my own and go wandering. Thankfully, one of my beautiful roommates will be doing a different program in London at the same time, so no worries! There will be someone keeping me and my shenanigans in check.

If anyone has anyone suggestions of things for me to do, I would love to hear them, just put them in the comments down below!

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