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Niala: Dress Smart Like a London Lass

Jan 16, in Fashion, International Traveling, Study Abroad, by Niala Charles

Walking the streets of London is equivalent to walking down a haute couture runway. When I leave my flat, I have to keep up with the well-dressed women (and men) of London that constantly have me flipping through the glossy pages of my fashion magazines.

Are the Brits Down with the Swirl? YES.

Dec 21, in International Traveling, Study Abroad, by Niala Charles

Turning heads, coy smiles, and sudden attempts at conversation: things I experience everyday down in London. I’m going to answer the question I’m sure all of you have been wondering. Are the Brits down for the swirl? YES, ladies. And the desire is strong.

Even from London, BB&W Intern Niala Nags Us Like Aunt Ethel to Get Out and Vote Today.

Nov 5, in International Traveling, Politics, Study Abroad, by Niala Charles

With American elections slowly coming to a close, it is important to realize how lucky we are to have our voices heard not only for our choice of President, but the propositions within our own state.

Amongst Greece’s Economic Woes, BB&W Intern, Niala, Finds Beauty in the Ancient Land

Oct 8, in International Traveling, Study Abroad, by Niala Charles

Before I went to Greece, I pictured it looking like the movie Mamma Mia or the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I expected to be surrounded by blue skies, an even bluer ocean, and white sand nestled between my toes.

But as usual, my perfect image of how something should be was shattered. And I’m happy it was. When I first arrived at Athens for my educational field trip, I can’t say I was impressed. I saw dark alleys, cracked sidewalks, and graffiti. Everything I thought Greece wasn’t.

Niala’s 19th Birthday Bash in London!!

Sep 21, in International Traveling, Study Abroad, Swirling Singles, by Niala Charles

This is where I realized that the British dance A LOT differently than Americans. For a good hour, My friends and I were under the impression we were in a gay club. Because if we had been back in the states, guys would already be trying to grab us from behind. In the US, if I guy isn’t dancing with a girl, he will just hang out on the outskirts until he finds one. But here, guys had no problem dancing with each other.