So, apprently I have not posted for almost a month (I know I wrote a post last week, but obviously it's disappeared....and no, I'm not crazy). Classes have ended and the fun has begun. 2 essays, my parents and aunt visiting, a trip to Morocco, and 4 exams - all in the next 2 months. Why must everything happen all at once!? It really is all about time management. But I've also wanted to have fun and enjoy myself (perhaps more than I should, but that's what studying abroad is all about, right?). Plus the weather has been absolutely gorgeous. 20C (in the 60s F) and sunny. Very non-London weather. When I'm inside all I've been doing is gazing outside thinking about how much I'd like to be out and about, so I really get much less work done! But the parks in London are wonderful and have been packed with people out enjoying the sun.
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First up/ongoing: ESSAYS. Topics include - Can we talk of revolution in the Middle East? Discuss with reference to what has been termed the 'Arab Spring' and Discuss how Middle East youths are renegotiating their social identities in emergent public spheres. Both due 2 weeks from today. The work is going fairly well, I've done most of my reading, now it's just a matter of putting words on paper and then I'm off and running!
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Second up: My family is coming to visit! It's always nice when people come to visit because then it forces you to get out and be a tourist and explore. A couple of musicals, good food, museums, some stuff I've done before and quite a few new things. Definitely looking forward to seeing family!
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Third up: MOROCCO! I leave the day after my essays are due. I've heard so many wonderful things about the country that it's been near the top of my 'to visit' list. Almost a week with my awesome friend Aicha and her family and friends. So looking forward to going somewhere! I suppose the travel bug has been itching for quite awhile.
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And finally: EXAMS. The most important part of my MA career. All are worth 70 percent of each class's marks which is a huge weight. So, definitely time to buckle down and get to work. Now, if only I hadn't started watching Lost...
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