Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like… More
Avery M. Porter
London, England
Avery M. Porter
London, England
Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like home. Whenever I feel homesick for my book community in St. Louis, I can visit a bookstore, and the smell transports me 4,000 miles… More
Food and memory are inextricably linked. They are biologically connected, as the amygdala and hippocampus are involved in both the processing of taste and memory. In fact, food can trigger a person to develop deeper memories. This was extremely prevalent… More
Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London. My family and friends have commented on how much I changed in the four months I spent away from home. I have felt it myself. I believe… More
When I was on the flight to London, I took out my blue and pink Barbie-themed journal and wrote down my thoughts and feelings about starting my study abroad experience. I wrote, "I know that there are so many adventures ahead of me" in my messy cursive… More
I must confess that I did not grow up in the city of St. Louis. I was born and raised in St. Charles County, right outside the city. I joke that I am a county girl (through and through) because you could not pay me enough money to drive in the city. I… More