One of the most challenging and entertaining aspects of studying abroad is the language barrier. I find that being lost in translation makes life so much more amusing. Having the ability to learn languages is a gift that I will always find remarkable. For some "lost in translation" is just a meaningless phrase.
*Editor's Note: For the semester the Mirror will chronicle Sarah (Duvall) Gilstrap's life as she moves from college life into the real world. Gilstrap graduated from Drury in May 2008 with a degree in advertising. She was married to fellow May 2008 graduate Chris Gilstrap in November and is now living and job searching in the Denver, Colorado metro area.
I woke up this morning to the sound of someone mowing the lawn outside my window… it's February! I'm not exactly sure how they decide to do things in this country, but I think all their decisions are part of the same thought process. It is this process that has led Brits to believe that driving on the left side of the road is a good idea.