If there is one truth I've learned from this internship, it is this: you can take the American out of England, but you can't quite take the England out of the American. Like it or not, we're linked. Just as Canada will always be (as my supervisor calls it) America's politer cousin, England will always … Continue reading “The Wheel is Come Full Circle. I Am Here.”
Month: July 2018
“Study What You Most Affect” Part 2: When Your Research Plan Falls Apart
Okay "falls apart" is a strong phrase. But in my research journey, I've ended up in a very different place than where I planned to be. And, although I panicked at first, I'm now really excited about it. I went into my research (having already met with a mentor at BYU) with a really narrow … Continue reading “Study What You Most Affect” Part 2: When Your Research Plan Falls Apart
But What Will I Wear??
You're coming to England! YAY!!!!!!! Okay now serious question: What are you going to wear??! Never fear, I've got some advice for you for every season. Just sit back, relax, and start taking notes because you might have some shopping to do later. Remember you're living here for 3-4 months, so don't scrimp on what … Continue reading But What Will I Wear??
Are you “Dench”?
It's Origin We are all familiar with Dame Judi Dench: Murder on the Orient Express... The Bond films... Philomena... Jane Eyre... Pride and Prejudice... The Importance of Being Earnest... Shakespeare in Love... A Room with a View... to name a few titles of her very impressive acting career. So why are we talking about Judi? … Continue reading Are you “Dench”?
Typing Away, “As Merry as the Day is Long”
Nothing is better than a good love story. As a child who was weaned on the perfection that is Pride and Prejudice, I adored tales of romance -- love lost and won, friends who became more than friends, and every Meg Ryan movie ever made. As my family and friends can tell you, I was on a … Continue reading Typing Away, “As Merry as the Day is Long”
Stacking Up this Summer
This summer I'm working in the Collections department at the Trust. So what is Collections?? "The Collections department at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the world's largest collection of Shakespeare related material accessible by the public. Our collections have been designated as being of international importance (protected by Parliament and the Arts Council of England with … Continue reading Stacking Up this Summer