Steps

There were many steps taken to get to where I am now. Some of them were not always easy and lots of them cost me money. However in the end I think it will all be paid back in full after I have my MSc title. So here are my tops steps to follow on your journey...

1. SAVE MONEY! 
2. Buy a notebook to create a check list 
3. Research Accommodation on and off campus
4. Apply for scholarships 
5. Start researching Tier 4 Visa requirements 
6. Apply for FAFSA aka Federal Aid 
7. Research Banks to use and phone companies to switch to
8. Pack it all up and say your goodbyes!!!

The Ups and Downs

When I graduated in May of 2015 with my undergrad degree so many emotions and worries were going through my head. I had a friend tell me as we were waiting to walk out to our graduation ceremony, "Lauren you don't look so happy right now." It wasn't that I was unhappy, I was just worried about my future.

Flash forward.

It is now August 22nd, 2016 and I couldn't be happier with the path I've chosen to take. I landed a job as an assistant manager for the clothing company Hollister (I just had my last day of work with them on Saturday!) sniff sniff. It wasn't what I expected it to be at ALL but I made many friends there and also learned so much. I traveled to the Philippines, Yosemite, Laguna Beach, Disneyland, Scotland and more!

 I also was accepted to study at Bournemouth University in January! I will be studying MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management. Moving for my MSc probably won't be what I expect it to be but I'ove always liked surprises.