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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible! We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander. On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.   The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit! Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way! Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 
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We went on a tour of Killin, Callander and the Trossachs Falls last weekend and it was incredible!

We started off driving up to Killin and walking to a little beach area where the first row of pictures are from.  Then we walked to the Falls of Dochart which is a little rapids area that was gorgeous.  We got coffee and wandered around the little town before driving to Callander.

On the way to Callander, a car plowed through a telephone pole and brought down the wire leaving us stuck on the road for what seemed like an eternity.  We eventually were able to drive underneath it (after being sure there was no metal touching our bodies to avoid electrocution) and were on to Callander for food and the trek up to the falls.  

The falls were gorgeous!  We had to cut our visit there short a bit because of the telegraph wire holdup, but it was still an awesome time.  I’ll be sure to bring friends and family there too when they come to visit!

Classes are going well, my flatmates are still awesome, and life is pretty perfect. We’ve got a trip planned to Carnoustie (where my flatmate Julie is from) in the beginning of November, a huge Thanksgiving party in the works and maybe a trip to Ireland at the end of November!  Then Christmas break, Vienna, and I get my first set of visitors!  So much incredible stuff is on its way!

Last night my brother’s band Hit Dog Hollar played in Little Italy and I am so bummed I missed it.  I am so proud that they are doing so well in San Diego! If you are ever in the San Diego area, check them out! 

burnt-red

burnt-red asked:

Out of curiosity what made you want to move across the Atlantic to study at Strathclyde. I mean Glasgow is awesome but it's big move - what if you hate it here?

Hi! This is a great question, but it’s sort of a long answer.

Here’s the short answer: I’ve been to Glasgow twice before, and have known for years I was going to go to Scotland for school.

Long answer: When I was in 7th grade, we went to Scotland to visit my dad’s company, which was based in Edinburgh. I initially saw St. Andrew’s College, and knew I was going to go somewhere in Scotland for college. Then, we visited again when I was in 9th grade, and it affirmed my dreams of going to university in Scotland.

I started my college at a school which puts a high priority on studying abroad. When I went to my freshman orientation, they told us how easily we could study abroad and how inexpensive it is. (side note: I am extremely planning-oriented. I am a list maker, a budget follower, and a mostly organized person. I have budgeted out all of my expenses for the entire 10ish months I will be in Scotland, and including airfare, rent, groceries, going out, clothes, etc., it will be less than $20,000 or £12,763. That is a STEAL, considering rent where I currently live for a studio apartment is about $700 or £447 a month.)

I talked to my parents about it, and they agreed it was the perfect fit. Then it went from one semester in Glasgow to an entire year, and I honestly couldn’t be more excited.

Sure, I could “hate it.” But, I really don’t think I will. I can’t wait to fully immerse myself in Scottish life, and ultimately I think I will love and cherish every second I spend there.

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Anonymous asked:

hi! I'm just curious, what visa are you using while you're in Scotland? good luck with your travels!

Hi!!! I got a Tier 4 General visa for Scotland.  The visa process was incredibly confusing for me, so I actually wrote out a list of what I sent in to the consulate in order for me to get my visa.  

Here is what I sent in/little bits of information about a UK Visa.

  • Apply for the visa online at https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/. Then pay for the application, and schedule your Biometrics appointment.  Drive down to whatever location works best for you and bring what your appointment paperwork says to.  There, they will input your information into the computer, take fingerprints, and a picture. You have 2 weeks to send in your application after this appointment.
  • Fill out the Appendix 8 from the UKBA website (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/visas/vaf9-app81.pdf).  You will fill in the information your host school sends you when they send you your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).  This one has to be printed out and filled in by hand, then sent off with your application. 
  • Get your original bank statements which prove you can sustain yourself while staying in the UK.  If you are outside London, you have to prove you can afford £800/month for a maximum of 9 months. If you are inside London, I believe it is £900/month for a maximum of 9 months.  Make sure this has your name, address, bank logo, bank name, and account numbers.  Then convert the American dollar amount to the GBP amount and write it on each bank statement you may have.  Important: if these bank statements are in your parents’ names, you have to have your parents write a letter saying that you are their child, and you are allowed to use the money in their bank accounts.  Then, you also have to send in your original birth certificate to prove you are, in fact, their child.  
  • If you have any old/expired passports, you have to send it/them in.
  • Get 2 passport pictures taken.  Costco does them in an hour.

What I sent with my application:

  • A handwritten copy of my Visa Application Form (solely because I had it filled out before I knew you had to apply online)
  • Appendix 8
  • Both my current and expired passports
  • Bank statements with GBP conversion written on them
  • 2 passport photos (they use these on your actual visa paper so make sure it’s a picture you’re okay with.)
  • Letter from my mom, stating I was her daughter and I could use the money from her bank accounts.  She wrote which banks they were from and what the specific account numbers on it, just to be safe.  Make sure it’s signed and dated.
  • My original birth certificate to prove I was related to my mom. 
  • Papers from my biometric appointment
  • A copy of my CAS from my host school. I did this just to be safe, but never read anywhere it was necessary

Check the UKBA website to be sure you have everything needed. (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/evidence/)


I hope this helps!!!!

I am so antsy about leaving that I started packing. All my plates/bowls are wrapped in my towels. I’ve got 5 pairs of gloves, 8 scarves, 2 heavy coats, 2 sweaters, some hangers, my LL Bean boots, an umbrella, and a new San Diego mug to drink my tea out of. I’m not insane. 50 days and I am off to Glasgow. 
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I am so antsy about leaving that I started packing. All my plates/bowls are wrapped in my towels. I’ve got 5 pairs of gloves, 8 scarves, 2 heavy coats, 2 sweaters, some hangers, my LL Bean boots, an umbrella, and a new San Diego mug to drink my tea out of. I’m not insane.

50 days and I am off to Glasgow. 

University of Strathclyde/Scottish friends

I just got an email saying my uni here in the States has nominated me to come to Strathclyde! Now I just have to apply to Strathclyde, and then I will be in. 

I am hoping to live on campus, but the application says that most non-European students live in Birkbeck Court. Does anyone have information about the flats in that accommodation? I have read the information from the website, but I want to know your personal experiences, both positive and negative! I would rather have my own room with an en-suite bathroom, but what do you guys have to say about Birkbeck? 

Thanks!

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