Today I had my first lecture at a different Bath Spa University in Corsham, at Corsham Court... whoa! It is a beauty, my friends. When I signed up for this program, I did not realize I would be attending classes in an estate! The security guard friend we made, Steve, explained to us incoming students that Bath Spa University is the only University in the world that has a campus in an estate. It is a beautiful place, and I can't wait to tell you more about it as I continue to go there. Details about the scriptwriting class will be posted in the other blog. Right now I'm going to explain that how after an early morning commute to Corsham, it was devastating to walk down the high street, in search of coffee, and not find anything was open... although it was before 10am on a Saturday. Enter "The Little Kitchen," which we found on a side street after asking directions from a kind gentleman passing by. What a cute place! They whipped up a delicious hazelnut latte for my morning caffeine intake and a ham and cheese panini to add to the salad I packed for my lunch. Additionally, the two working were so fun to talk to, and the entire cafe was bright despite the early morning. One more quick note about Corsham... there are live peacocks that roam around! It is the coolest thing. They do not run from those who pass by, unless you are walking a dog. I thought you all might be interested to know a little bit more about the Masters program I am attending while here in England! I'm now a postgraduate student at Bath Spa University and will be studying "Theatre for Young Audiences." I officially start this Friday. Check out this video about the course and see what you think! I'll be posting updates about my classes, workshops I attend, theatre I see, and more at my other blog, "Jacq of All Trades, Master of Theatre for Young Audiences." Today, Dayne and I practiced getting from Bristol to Bath Spa University via public transportation. That way I knew I could do it on my own. None of the students had arrived yet, so we had a really quiet walk around looking at all of the buildings and sights from the main campus, Newton Park.
Afterwards, we headed into Bath City Centre, as the main campus is in more of a rural town between the two cities. We found the theater I would be working at throughout the year, and walked around checking out the shops, restaurants, and sights we could visit on another day. Both Bath Spa University and Bath are beautiful, and I can't wait to spend more time in them. As we were waiting in Bath for our bus back to Bristol, we heard a big BOOM outside the bus station. Everyone ran to the window and we saw that a bus driver forgot to put the parking break on his bus. It ran into the back of a parked bus about to leave. Thankfully, nobody was on either bus and there were no injuries. It did manage to delay the buses a bit though. |
Hiya!Jacq is a "Made in the Mitten" gal experiencing life & love across the pond. She enjoys the theatre, both onstage and off, traveling, & taking pictures. You might spot her on her way to class or enjoying a hazelnut latte. She hopes to soon find a good spot to do yoga in the city. Follow her adventures as she discovers her favorite places & spaces in Bristol, Bath & beyond! Topics
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