Despite it being November, at UF it still feels like summer with temperatures in the twenties! This is one advantage for being in Florida and another reason is that you only have to pack light clothes! I think it is going to be quite a shock to return to England at Christmas to face temperatures below zero.As the term is coming to a close, it means the work load has unfortunately picked up with the looming presence of finals. Although one good thing about finals happening in a few weeks is that it means that I can have a stress free Christmas (which is rather nice compared to my last two Christmas holidays at Nottingham).Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday to partake in. I was lucky enough to go and enjoy Thanksgiving with an American friend and her friends and family. The food was wonderful ranging from sweet potatoes covered in peacans, brown sugar and marshmellows to pumpkin pie! Also, we watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to embrace Thanksgiving wholeheartedly where we witnessed some spectacular miming from Kanye West and Jessica Simpson. Nothing beats America on cheese factor!
Travelling has been one of my quests this semester to try and start exploring this vast country. Being only here a year I want to take full advantage of being here and see other states and be able to experience different cultures to that of Florida. I have ventured to DC, Boston, Miami, Atlanta and the Bahamas so far and have a long list ready for next semester! Travelling now is a lot cheaper than travelling from England every time. Hostels become your new best friend whilst out here!