"If you're going to build a city, the only way to do it is to put a castle on top of a volcano right in the middle. Obviously."
Our last Theater class this morning was more of a Structures/Theater combination, but there's such overlap between the two that at this point it doesn't really matter. David Jarman from Edinburgh Napier University came to our flat with Xela to talk about their program and his experiences with Fringe management.
The Napier program sounds amazing. They have an event and festival management track within their business school (rather than their arts school), and he said their focus is more of the business management side of event planning rather than the creative aspect. WATCH AND LEARN, DREXEL, and stop giving me such a hard time for wanting to take the arts management classes when I'm enrolled in the business school!!! Similar to Drexel their programs have a 6 month work experience built in to their 3rd year so that students are required to find work experience in their field for credit before graduation. Their credit "modules" are much different than the American system so it's complicated to deal with transfer credits, but in my opinion it's totally worth it.
Late last night we decided that we wanted to make french toast so we walked over to Tesco to get bread and eggs...and we made breakfast at midnight, fresh strawberry sauce and all. Because why not?!
After class we had the rest of the day to do any last touristy things we want to do, so Allison, Ali, Katelin, Sam and climbed up to Calton Hill.
We explored the area and sat up at the top for a while, then went down to walk through the St. James Mall just to see what it was. We passed the mall frequently on our way to North Bridge, and the entrance was really cool so we walked inside but the mall itself didn't live up to our expectations. We then walked down High Street for one last time before the banners come down and crowds disappear. It was still plenty crowded, but nothing like it's been.
Got that obligatory 'under the banner' picture. Look how empty it is!!! A few days ago this picture wouldn't have been possible. That's how crowded it's been!
The BBC tent is gone. Summerhall is gone. Assembly George Square is still going strong though!
We went out for dinner for the first time in a while. We made reservations for Dim Sum at a place down the street from our flat. It was quite the experience since Katelin was the only one who know what anything on the menu meant, but it tasted good nonetheless and it was nice to have a group dinner on our last night together.
Tomorrow morning Ali, Allison, Sam, Katelin and I are taking a tour to the highlands. Amy is headed home early in the morning, Julie flew to Ireland tonight, and Emily's mom is in town for a few days before she heads off to Spain. It's hard to believe how fast this month went, but before I know it I'll be 'on my way' back home.
The past few days have put multitasking to a whole new level--not only are there a million things going on here, but my responsibilities on campus are starting to pile up. My 'really-important-need-to-get done-right-when-i-get-home' list is now 2 pages long, I'm trying to keep conversation going with my incoming UNIV 101 students and I have an interview scheduled for 9am 3 days after I land. Remember when I said the motto around here is "Sleep is for September"...just kidding, sleep is for never!
Take note of Emily's massive, massive flaming drink.
To the highlands we go! ...at 7am....goodnight!
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