I spent nine months of the 2013-2014 school year studying abroad at Lancaster University in Lancaster, England.  During this time I studied Marketing as well as traveled throughout the country.  I spent time in York, Paris, Edinburgh, Bath, Stonehenge, Blackpool and many other cities.  I was assisted by Grand Valley’s Study Abroad Center, but I ultimately chose a non-GVSU sponsored program through Globalinks.  I put a lot of effort into my study abroad experience and compared over 20 different programs on an Excel document of my own creation the study abroad center requested a copy of so that they could use it when working with future students.  My boyfriend, Trevor, studied many of the same subjects and was also able to experience England with me.  Studying abroad has been, by far, one of the most beneficial experiences I have yet to have and I would suggest it to anyone that is even remotely interested.  It gives you an entire new perspective on the world.