UEA

Well orientation was fun. We did wayyyyyy too much though. There was hardly anytime to just take a breath. We went to a couple of pubs and got to see the Tower of London! Mmmm blood and guts!!! Its rather morbid there...I think my favorite part of the orientation in London was going to the globe theater and seeing a Shakespeare play that I had never seen before. The Merry Wives of Windsor, and at the end of the play they sing the most amazing song which just makes you want to dance and so most all of us danced the way home! Oh but at intermission I turned around....and I saw someone from KRESGE!!! It was very cool, and Genni, Im telling you I can't go anywhere!!
Now I am in Norwich finally and all settled into my room at the University of East Anglia. Im less than impressed with the rooms here though. I have my own bathroom, but I could pee, shower and brush my teeth all at the same time! Icky. But Im making the most of it! The more I get to know the people here the more I am realizing that it is a completely different language. We do not speak the same language...its a lie. American english and British english....two COMPLETELY different things. Its interesting being on the otherside and being told you are the one with the accent. And actually I have been having to resist talking in a british accent, or at least using their intonation. However I have been meeting and incredible amount of americans here...which I wish I wasn't. There are 2,500 international students at UEA so its kind of hard to get into the british culture with all of the international students around.
My classes started this week and they are VERY different than american classes. I knew that it would be more private study time, however I didnt understand how much. I only have about 7 hours of class a week however I am expected to be reading from 9am to 5pm. And then go out and get sufficiently sloshed and come back and do it again! I can't keep up with the Brits! Did you know that Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches is an american thing? I don't know why but I cant get over the fact that when my house mates see me eat that they think its disgusting!
Jacob, you were right. He told me that I should bring my bad clothes that I wouldnt mind throwing out and buying a new wardrobe here. I wish I could do that! I wish I had the money to do that! Not only does my accent stick out, but the way I dress does too. Santa Cruz style does not fly here. I am trying to find a way to make a little money so I can get some clothes here, because everything is amazing!
Well I think I am off to fight the rain and get to campus. Its society day...(club day...not greek day)...so I am going to go find something I can do with myself for the next three months besides sitting in the library!