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Craig's Experience in Wales A personal documentation of my journey as an exchange student in Great Britain

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The opportunity bug

Saturday, 17 Feb 2007 | Views [722] | Comments [1]

It has been about one month since I said bye to my family at Cincinnati's airport. For some reason, though, it feels as though I have been in Wales for much longer. As each day passes it seems as though I'm getting more adjusted to this style of living.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


Gallery: Student Village

Friday, 16 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery

It's a fun little place
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A simple smile

Tuesday, 13 Feb 2007 | Views [809]

Hey everyone! Before I hit the hay I just wanted to jot down this quick reflection of the night. I went to my second meeting of the Christian Union and heard a guy (his name was confusing to pronounce) speak about the resurrection of Christ. But before ... Read more >

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Twelve Ordinary Men

Monday, 12 Feb 2007 | Views [1879]

I am reading this book called Twelve Ordinary Men in which the author, John McArthur, delves into how Christ chooses common people to do extraordinary things. His focus is on the 12 disciples as he hones in on their individual lives, who they were, why ... Read more >

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Gallery: Bike Riding

Monday, 12 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery

photos taken while biking in Wales
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Gallery: Oxwich Bay

Sunday, 11 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery

the bus driver was wrong... there WAS plenty to see...
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A group of guys

Thursday, 8 Feb 2007 | Views [1015] | Comments [1]

I wanted to write this quick entry before I head off to bed. I got back from my first Bible study here at Swansea. It was through a group called the Christian Union. Referred to as the "CU" here, the organization takes on many of the same characteristics ... Read more >

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Gallery: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

Thursday, 1 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery

a Gospel-preaching, evangelical church that will be my new church home!
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Gallery: Jaime's House

Thursday, 1 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery

I randomly met him and his wife while I was hiking last Thursday near Mumbles Pier. Then, on Sunday night we ran into each other again as we were both going into 6 p.m. church service at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church...
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God is providing!

Thursday, 1 Feb 2007 | Views [862] | Comments [7]

Have I been here 8 days or 8 months? Within the span of one week and one day, I have witnessed God move in remarkable ways. It is amazing to think that God had my whole experience planned out for me even before I got here. The people I’m meeting, places ... Read more >

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Gallery: Swansea's City Centre

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

their downtown type area
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Gallery: Becoming British

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

...the transformation has begun...
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Gallery: Bracelet Bay

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

located right next to Mumbles Pier
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Gallery: Oystermouth

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

a town in Mumbles
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Gallery: University of Wales Swansea

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

what the campus looks like
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Gallery: Swansea Bay

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

20 second walk from campus!
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Gallery: My flat

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

it's cozy
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Gallery: Rhossili Bay

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

I will definetly be back!
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Wow!

Monday, 29 Jan 2007 | Views [970] | Comments [12]

Right now I am enjoying the solitude of being alone in my 7-person flat. My wireless still isn’t hooked up and most likely won’t be until sometime next week. Once again, I am writing this in Word and then transferring it to the site from a library’s ... Read more >

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"Is Ohio in the US?"

Wednesday, 24 Jan 2007 | Views [1067] | Comments [10]

  Cheers! My first full day has passed as a foreign exchange student in Swansea, Wales. I am in love with this place and am entirely convinced that I am exactly where I should be. By far, my favorite part of this experience is the element ... Read more >

Tags: Culture


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