Central College Abroad
Classes in Wales
Posted May 23rd, 2013 by Nicole in Bangor, Wales
This will be just a short post today as I have a lot to get done! As I sit here doing some studying I’ve realized that one of the biggest differences between studying at Bangor and studying at Central is definitely the classes. Before I came here I didn’t think there would be much of…
Easter Break Adventures
Posted April 22nd, 2013 by Nicole in Bangor, Wales
One of the benefits of studying in Bangor is the 3 week long Easter Break the university has. This break is the perfect opportunity to travel around Europe, which is exactly what I did! I do not have near enough space on this blog to tell you about everything I’ve done, but here is just…
Basketball in Bangor
Posted March 12th, 2013 by Nicole in Bangor, Wales
As part of the Central program, every student is required to join a society or club at Bangor University. It was not hard choosing a club to join, as there are so many to choose from. They have just about anything and everything you could think of, and just some of the groups the Central…
Outdoor Pursuits!
Posted February 28th, 2013 by Nicole in Bangor, Wales
So I just finished my fifth week of Outdoor Pursuits, and I have to say it is probably one of the best classes I have ever taken. We get to do so many activities I’ve never done before, and in Wales of all places! It is almost too good to be true! Here’s a look…
Castles, sheep, and more!
Posted February 14th, 2013 by Nicole in Bangor, Wales
So I’ve been in Wales for about a month now, and I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing life is here! From the fieldtrips we take through the Central program to the lazy nights of watching movies with my flatmates, it has all been so wonderful. I’ve been so busy with everything that…
First Few Nights in Bangor
Posted February 6th, 2013 by Nicole in Bangor, Wales
The first few nights in Bangor were stressful and exciting at the same time. Being in a new environment, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was tired from all my flight troubles, but luckily my adrenaline kept me going strong for the first few nights. I met my flatmates (who are wonderful!) on…
Flights and Traveling to Bangor
Posted January 25th, 2013 by Lisa in Bangor, Wales
When booking flights you never know for sure what could happen on your journey. You hope for the best and pray that everything will go smoothly, but this is not always the case. Going to Wales I was supposed to fly with my friend Mallory from Des Moines to Chicago, to Newark, and then to…
Hello from Bangor!
Posted January 10th, 2013 by in Bangor, Wales
Hey everyone! My name is Nicole Schulz and I am originally from Sheffield, IA. I’m currently a sophomore at Central College majoring in psychology and possibly sociology, and I hope to someday become an occupational therapist. At Central I play trumpet in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, am a member of the Flying Pans Steel Drum…
Meet Rhiley…
Posted August 13th, 2012 by in Bangor, Wales
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a combination scientist/writer/artist/television reporter when I grew up. Today, I’m living my dream (except for the television reporter part—that wasn’t meant to be) as a senior biology major with minors in art, chemistry and writing at Central College in Pella, Iowa. At home, I enjoy…
At the seams of life
Posted June 4th, 2012 by Gina in Bangor, Wales
This is one of those times in life where I can practically see the crossroads in front of me. I’ve had similar experiences when I graduated high school and started college, and when I left Drake University to come to Bangor. Those times I was leaving one chapter of my life behind to start a…
