Today I had my first very official very intimidating English exam. The exam was hosted in the tennis centre. I was sitting at a desk surrounded by hundreds of students at identical desks in alphabetical order. It was all very official. Cellphones and notes were strictly prohibited. Apparently last year there were many students expelled for cheating. There were people in shiny vests walking around patrolling called "invigilators." They were telling people to roll up their sleeves as well as being a constant reminder of the consequence of cheating. It was not exactly the exam experience that I have become used to at Hartwick. I appreciate Hartwick's staff and learning environment much more after experiencing a larger school where the student can very easily fall through the cracks.
After my exam I went hunter gathering (also known as shopping at Sainsburys). The trek into town wasn't too painful today seeing as I was able to stuff all of the contents into my trusty backpack. Earning a "kudos" remark from the grocery bagger. After shopping and finding a fold out map to plan with I had a delicious veggie burger at "Boston Tea Party." That's right there is a "Boston Tea Party" cafe in exeter. There is so much of exeter that I have left to discover. As I was picking up a voucher for a free exeter sweatshirt to remember it by the woman behind the desk asked my friend and I if we were in coming or outgoing students. I can't believe how quickly my time here has passed. My time here has been simply amazing. The rich english countryside accompanied with a wealth of kind intriguing people from all over the world has helped to make my time here unforgettable. I hope that when I return back home I will be able to maintain the appreciation that I have formed here for my surroundings. The ability to relish my surroundings, and feeling lucky to be exactly where I am in the world. It was difficult to avoid these feelings in such a beautiful place.
Today was a busy day, tomorrow will be full of studying. In a week I will be done with exams and on to summer and road trip planning.
but for now,
hawk out
