Cordelia's London Summer

 Hello Everyone, We have officially made it through week 2 of study abroad, one more to go! This week flew by, we got to explore the Kew Gardens, House of Dreams, and Blenheim Palace among so many other great locations. We also got to see the Circus which was such a treat as I haven't been to the circus in a long time. Here are some photo choices for my final portfolio.  Neal's Yard - 06/13/2023 Taken during our time in Neal's Yard. I love the vibrant colors of the building and flowers.  Blenheim Palace - 06/17/2023 This was taken while experimenting with Manual Mode. I like how it captures the water shotting up from the fountain. The colors of the Palace are beautiful behind the gardens.  Streets of Cotswolds - 06/17/2023 This was taken during our walk through the Cotswolds. I loved seeing all the gorgeous flowers. Among the different types were these Lavenders. I love this picture because of the vibrant Purple color and how the flowers fill the frame.  Ro...

 Hello Everyone,  this week has been really great, we got to explore the Kew Gardens, China town, and the Victorian Albert Museum. We also got to see an immersive experience of "Guys and Dolls" which definitely made the night memorable. The actors and actresses were amazing, and the choreography was brilliant! The Kew Gardens were gorgeous, they were so much bigger than I thought they'd be. While in the gardens, we got to explore the treetops and the Kew Palace (the home of George the 3rd and Queen Charlotte). Here are some photos from my week! Kew Gardens - 06/12/2023  This was taken at the Gardens behind the Kew Palace. I love the Palace because of the rustic red color. I think it really stands out against the green hedges.  Kew Gardens - 06/12/2023 Taken during our walk through the Gardens. I was drawn to these flowers because of the vibrant purple color and the unique circular shape.  China Town - 06/13/2023 Taken during our walk through China town, and I lo...

Hello Everyone, I have been in London for 1 week and it has been an amazing experience so far, and I am so excited to see what the next 2 weeks has to offer. I have spent the past week exploring Lacock Abby, Salisbury Cathedral, and many other beautiful places. I loved getting to the small town of Lacock because it all looked like it was from an old movie. While in Lacock, I got to see some of the sites used for filming a number of Harry Potter scenes such as the potions room and Harry Potter's parents' house.  Our class got to see "Comedy of Errors" at Shakespeare's Globe which was hilarious, entertaining , and a little emotional at the end.  Lacock Abby - 06/09/2023 This was taken outside Lacock Abbey, and I was drawn to it because of the symmetry of the two staircases which enter into the abbey.  Salisbury Cathedral - 06/10/2023 The Cathedral tour was the highlight of my day because of the amazing and intricate architecture....

 Hello Everyone,  My name is Cordelia, and I'm from Madisonville KY. I am a senior at Eastern Kentucky University studying chemistry. I want to eventually work in forensics or research. I love getting involved on campus through the student alumni ambassadors and my sorority, Kappa Delta Tau. Outside of school, I love to play video games, go to the movies, and go on hikes. I have a dog named Neville who is the sweetest dog I've ever met.  Spring Break in Florida Neville I am so excited to explore London with all of you. I chose to study abroad in London because of all the amazing history and architecture. I love experiencing all the beautiful scenery and culture. One thing on my bucket list is to go and see some of the musicals on the west end! I love Six the musical and newsies and have never gotten the opportunity to see them in person. This will be my first time traveling like this and even though I am nervous about flying, I think it's going to be a great experience....

Hello Everyone, I have officially been in London for 4 days and it has been unreal. We got the opportunity to explore the Tower of London, Brunswick Centre, the British Museum, and a theatre on the west end along with so many other amazing attractions. My personal favorite would have to be the time I spent at the Tower of London. The Beefeater who guided our tour was hilarious and a great storyteller and I loved learning about the history of the tower. Below are some of my favorite photos that I got to take during my travels.  Street art tour - Graffiti Tunnel - 06/05/2023 I wanted to capture an angle where the tunnel follows a line into the light.  Spitalfields Market - 06/05/2023 This was taken during our time exploring Spitalfields Market. I like this image as it implements the concept of using lines to lead the eyes down the street.  Along the River Thames - 06/05/2023 Exploring the attractions along the river Thames such as Big Ben and the London Eye...