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My Semester Abroad

Local college students — from the Puget Sound area or studying at a Puget Sound university — are traveling the world as part of their studies; several are sending dispatches about discovering their corner of the globe. They welcome your comments and questions.

Editor's note: Thanks to all the students who shared their experiences on traveling and learning. "Semester Abroad" is being discontinued.

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January 17, 2006

London: I'm studying, too ...

Posted by Laura Geggel at 11:08 AM

"Will you guys cover the liberal democrats?" Mak asked.

"Only if there's free wine," said Harry.

"And chocolate," said Arun.

"Wot?? Go on ... wankers ... you'll be late!" she said, which had a great effect on their sudden decision to attend the event.

Well, there wasn't free wine or chocolate at the liberal democrats' discussion panel, but there was a heated discussion about nuclear energy and whether university should be free in Britain (up until a few years ago everyone received free education), with a lot of comparison of England to the States. I took some notes, so I guess I'm writing the article. 'Tis a shame — the article really would have been much better had the lib dems offered chocolate.

I've joined the Pi Magazine news department, which has its news meetings at a pub. And I also just joined the Ultimate Frisbee club too, and when I asked what practice would be like Saturday, the student coach said, "Well, we practice for maybe 2 hours and then play games until dusk. Next's the pub, are you coming?" he asked. And I almost laughed. Who can play Ultimate Frisbee all day? (P.S. to Mom and Dad, despite what it sounds like, I promise I'm studying too.)

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