An Atypical English Class: Part 1

[fblike] By Corbin Allender

Ahhh, England! I would have flown there myself in my dad’s car a week ago (if only he worked for the Ministry of Magic). But the wait is over; the day has finally arrived and with it I find that all of my pre-travel stresses have gone away. No more worrying if I have enough toothpaste to last or if I’m going to be detained and arrested by customs for packing some, unknowingly illegal, odd or end. All that remains now is an unconquerable excitement for 3 weeks of amazing sightseeing and English exploration!

My group will be departing the Louisville airport around 4:00 p.m. and landing in Charlotte for a much-anticipated reunion with some of our closest friends/fellow Gatton-eers. Then from there it’s overnight flight to London Heathrow Airport and a bus ride to the beautiful Harlaxton manor! Despite its opulence, don’t be fooled into thinking we will enjoy several weeks of relaxation and luxury. Class starts immediately the next day and from that point forward its go, go, go! We’ll discuss works by the likes of Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, Roald Dahl, William Shakespeare, and J.K. Rowling followed by trips to the very sites where these materials were written or based. It’s only fitting that such an atypical high school should have an atypical English class as well!

The excitement present in every student is undeniable. I can already tell this summer is going to be one crazy experience so check back each week for all of our updates! Until then, Go Tops and to my fellow Americans: Cheers!