So by now my life at UMass has become infinitely better than before. Classes are still too easy but I have decided to consider this a blessing because more spare time equals more travelling opportunities!
My friends and I have discovered the most gorgeous little town called Northhampton and I have fallen in love with it. It has beautiful stores, beautiful restaurants, beautiful old buildings and monuments, a fantastic chocolatier and the best part – espresso bars that aren’t Starbucks. It’s heaven and it’s only 20 minutes up the highway from Amherst. Since the bus is free, I am sure I will be spending a lot of time there.
Also, I recently found out that the school’s gyms are free for undergraduate students! When I was surprised by this I was told that this is quite normal in American state universities, so hooray to exercise! “Get stuffed” I hear you say all the way from Aussieland, but keep in mind, you won’t be preparing your own meals and who knows what kind of saturated fats are drenching the foods at the dining commons at universities all over the United States. Exercising is essential for exchange students in my opinion … I can just imagine the “fat Americans” comments I would receive from my friends if I put on weight while I was over here – I won’t let it happen!
And more fun! I have been to some absolute killer parties in the last fortnight. Apparently Thursday nights are THE nights for going out here (weird, huh? I should be out buying shoes on Thursday nights!) AND!! My NYC trip is just around the corner … I could not possibly be more excited without bursting.
Until my valiant return from the city that never sleeps.
My friends and I have discovered the most gorgeous little town called Northhampton and I have fallen in love with it. It has beautiful stores, beautiful restaurants, beautiful old buildings and monuments, a fantastic chocolatier and the best part – espresso bars that aren’t Starbucks. It’s heaven and it’s only 20 minutes up the highway from Amherst. Since the bus is free, I am sure I will be spending a lot of time there.
Also, I recently found out that the school’s gyms are free for undergraduate students! When I was surprised by this I was told that this is quite normal in American state universities, so hooray to exercise! “Get stuffed” I hear you say all the way from Aussieland, but keep in mind, you won’t be preparing your own meals and who knows what kind of saturated fats are drenching the foods at the dining commons at universities all over the United States. Exercising is essential for exchange students in my opinion … I can just imagine the “fat Americans” comments I would receive from my friends if I put on weight while I was over here – I won’t let it happen!
And more fun! I have been to some absolute killer parties in the last fortnight. Apparently Thursday nights are THE nights for going out here (weird, huh? I should be out buying shoes on Thursday nights!) AND!! My NYC trip is just around the corner … I could not possibly be more excited without bursting.
Until my valiant return from the city that never sleeps.
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