tips & advice!

_Don't underestimate the weather! It does get cold, so I would suggest, definitely bring an umbrella (for England, not Scotland), a jacket with a hood or a raincoat, and warm sweaters.

_ But don't forget to pack warm-day clothes for the nice days and a swimsuit in case there are indoor pools at the hotels!

_ An umbrella is useless in Scotland. It will only be destroyed..and that is why you see no one with an umbrella in Edinburgh, even if it is pouring!

_ Ask locals where to go out - they know better than anyone!

_ Don't be afraid to talk to make new friends! I made so many friends on the train, in hotels, everywhere! They usually have good advice on where to eat and go out, and you usually learn interesting cultural stuff too!

_ Wachovia ATM fees are brutal, so if you're taking out cash, it's worth it only if you're taking out large amounts..

_ Go see a show in London - it's totally worth it & if you're short on $$, ask the ticket people for cheap shows. I found 2nd row Wicked seats for $20!

_ DO realize that the voltage is different in England, therefore if you use a flat iron without a converter..you will fry your hair :(

_ When the food in the refectory stinks, order pizza!

_ Save $ in London, and get food from grocery and convenience stores, or cheap restraunts. It's worth it to spend your money on other things that are worth it!

_ Go out whenever you can!

_ For a fun, party-full weekend - goto Newcastle - Quayside.

_ Platform 9 & 3 quarters is completely underwhelming and anticlimatic.

_ You can haggle cover charges in London for clubs!

_ Talk to people in clubs, because you may just meet someone who likes you enough to get you into VIP!

_ Goto FLARES - best 70's club/experience of my life.

_Gravity in Grantham has good drink specials on Tuesdays and is open late!

_ Split cab fares!

_DON'T walk from downtown Grantham to Harlaxton after going to the pub. NOT a fun walk at all!

_The bikes at the manor stink!

_Goto Primark and buy cheap, cute clothes and underwear. But don't wear them out becuase, guaranteed, you'll see at least 6 other girls wearing the same thing!

_Evansville kids aren't that good at beerpong, so that is one way to squash down their egos ;)

_ Themed parties in the bistro!

_Dramamine is great for the crazy, bumpy bus rides!

_ Try Dinky Donuts!