Returning to Warwick

Going home was definitely a good idea. I really missed my parents as I had not seen them since early August when I left for my fall semester at USC. However, my holiday with Mom and Dad has, unfortunately, ended. My Easter began early in the morning as boarded a plane in Japan and landed roughly 13 hours later at the London-Heathrow Airport.  From there, I dragged my exhausted body to a hotel where I fell asleep before posting a new blog entry--whoops. Today I will be traveling to the university.

From Heathrow, I can either take trains or a bus to Coventry Station. I like to take the bus because wandering around town with luggage while jet lagged is not ideal. The ride to Coventry Station (i.e. Pool Meadow Station) takes about two hours. England is filled with lots of curvy roads and roundabouts, so the ride can be a little tough if you, like me, are prone to motion sickness.  On the bright side, you get to see the rolling hills and bright green pastures of the English countryside. Absolutely gorgeous!

Bus drivers in the UK (or at least in England and Wales) typically do not announce stations, so you need to keep your eyes peeled for signs. Coventry Station is nearby a large, metal thing. I am not exactly sure what it is and how to describe it. Maybe it is art? I use it as a landmark, so when I see that I know my stop is near.

Once at Coventry Station, I take the number 11 or 12  bus (they both go to the University). The buses do not give back change, so passengers need to either have exact change or be willing to part with a bit of extra money for the ride. When I traveled to the Warwick Uni the first time, I bought a bottle of Sprite at the cafeteria in the station to break a fiver (a five pound note) for coins for the bus. 

The ride from Coventry Station to the University is about 20 minutes. I stay on the bus for a while longer after driving onto university grounds to reach a stop nearby another interesting metal structure. This location is very close to Senate House where I will collect the keys to my dorm room. Then I can begin round two of my study abroad experience. Wish me luck!