Between classes: Liz Hammond

Wales Field School

Elizabeth Hammond

gets spontaneous.

Education:

• Associate of Arts, English, 2009
• Current BA English student at UBC

Kudos:

• recipient of both Sylvia Perry and Ken McClinchey scholarships
• recipient of International Studies Award to attend Wales Field School

Career goals:

After completing my degree, I am planning to pursue a career in law or possibly journalism.

Favourite novels:

I read a lot, so this is a hard question! If I had to choose though, The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides, She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb, and Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger are some of my favorites.

A change in approach

It is not in my nature to act spontaneously. I am the queen of to-do lists and rely heavily on my day timer. However, when I received an email regarding last Summer's field school in Wales, I felt the immediate urge to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The hesitation

I was nervous about living in a dorm and unsure about the idea of studying in a foreign location. I am a text-book type-A personality who sometimes finds it difficult to adapt to new surroundings and situations. Luckily, all the students and staff at Trinity University College in Wales possessed a welcoming nature that made the adjustment process much easier.

The pay-off

The most rewarding aspect of the learning abroad experience was the chance to witness real-life examples of course material. One of my personal favourite memories from the program was our visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. This excursion brought to life many of the things we learned about and discussed in Performing Arts.