What I've Learned Thus Far

So I've been in Edinburgh for just over a week now and I've made quite a few discoveries. Also, I'm not wandering around the University of Edinburgh as much because I finally feel like things are a little more clear than last Saturday. I've met all my flatmates now, which has been really interesting. We are all international postgraduates in this building (I think there are only one or two Brits living here). So far only 9 of 10 have moved into my flat, but here is the break down of the nationalities:

5 Chinese guys

1 Russian

1 Indian

1 Korean

1 American (me, of course)

So it is quite the interesting conversation! Some speak good English and some not so much! But the mix of cultures is really good. I've made friends with a North American crew, as well, but they live throughout the building. Each flat has about 10 people and there are about 12 flats in the complex. The only disappointing thing is I live about a 3o minute walk from my classes--and thus, a 30 minute walk from where the exciting part of town! It's okay, though. I've gotten used to the walk and there are some buses I can take too.

Now, about my course--this is going to be really hard! For the first time in my life, I was told I cannot "think outside the box." British academia is completely different from American, most especially in how essays are composed. So I've now got to learn a new style of writing! Also, my reading list is insane....

The weather has been chilly, as it has been in the low 60s during the day and in the high 40s at night. But I can't believe that it hasn't rained yet! It sprinkled a couple times, but I think the rain is going to return early next week.

Finally, I just want to mention my distaste for London Heathrow Airport. These are the most unfriendly, unhelpful people you could imagine. Not to mention you feel as if they look down upon you because you're American. I couldn't wait to get to Edinburgh to get away from the nasty, stuck-up English in London! No wonder our forefathers left!!