I'll admit it...

I'm just two short weeks away from my arrival in Leeds and while, I feel incredibly unprepared. I don't really know what I'm doing and I feel like everything I told myself I would have done and figured out in June has not happened.  Well, time has almost officially ran out.  Although I am incredibly excited for my travels (and new chapter in my life) to begin, I am a tad-bit-maybe-alot nervous. I know once I get there the butterflies in my stomach will go away and I'll have the best time, but for right now I'm having pre-departure jitters.

Things I Wish I Would Have Known...

The point of this blog is to help future students who are going to study in Leeds to learn from my experiences.  It has been approx. 4 months since I was accepted in the Leeds program.  And within that 4 month period I have learned a lot that I wish I would have been told.  Here is some of the things I have learned, thus far:

Number One

When you apply to the University of Leeds (not through Juniata, but the website) there is a section where you pick your classes (or modules) for the semester.  In this section you are actually applying and enrolling in your modules. I would recommend applying for about 10 classes.  Trust me, it's way less of a headache later.

Number Two 


Because of Number One I have had to email many departments, the study abroad office, and countless others.  Do not expect an email within 24 hours (or on the weekend)  the average range for an email has been 2-7 business days.

Number Three


When you apply for accommodations you will receive your housing contract in the beginning of August.   You will have to accept your contract within 7 days the email was sent (so check your email everyday in august!!) and you will have to pay the £200 ($325) deposit when accepting the contract.

These are just the few off the top of my head, if I think of more I will let you know!