#UniversityofManchester

Cheers

I embarked on a journey nearly 4,000 miles away from home for over four months. Spending the spring semester of my junior year in Manchester, England was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. After applying through Cornell’s CALS Exchange Program, I was elated upon receiving my acceptance letter to study abroad. While home,Continue reading “Cheers”

How I Almost Failed a Class While Abroad

I woke up like this. Flawed. I’m directionally challenged, but hey, that’s Kea. On the morning of April 29, I felt prepared to deliver my 15-minute solo presentation. While in the Learning Commons, I printed two outlines for my professor and fellow marker; after logging into MyManchester to see where my assigned location was, myContinue reading “How I Almost Failed a Class While Abroad”

Safe & Sound

Yesterday, I arrived in Manchester. A new city. A new country. A new continent. After receiving my Short-Term student visa stamp at the airport’s immigration gates, I grabbed my luggage and sat in awe as I waited for my cab. I kept thinking, “I made it, at last!” When my cab arrived, I hopped inContinue reading “Safe & Sound”

10 Intents

I’m a 20-year-old North Carolina native on the pursuit of education and adventure. Instead of packing my bags to spend another semester at Cornell, I’m preparing to embark on my journey to study at Manchester Business School within the University of Manchester in England. I’ll be nearly 4,000 miles away from home. To my familyContinue reading “10 Intents”