This is without a doubt the most extreme thing I’ve ever done. Will have more videos up later this week from my travels to Kenya.
Thank you Mom and Dad.
Posts Tagged ‘Switzerland’
James Bond GoldenEye Bungee Jump
Posted: April 21, 2013 in Study abroad, VideosTags: Bungee Jump, Collin Medford, Goldeneye, James Bond, Study abroad, Switzerland, Verzasca Damn
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Vienna and Budapest 10 Day Break
Posted: February 21, 2013 in Study abroad, Virginia TechTags: Acting, Actors Studio Pace University, Austria, Backpacking, Budapest, Budapest Baths, Chain Bridge, Collin Medford, Europe, German, Hungary, Lugano, Opera, Schonbrunn Palace, Staatsoper, Staatsoper Vienna Opera House, Study abroad, Switzerland, Theater, Theatre, Tourism, traveling, Vienna, Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Study Abroad
Part Two
Schonbrunn Palace
We left Praha Wednesday afternoon and arrived in Vienna that evening. 9 out of the 10 days the weather was cloudy, dreary, and snowy, which got annoying, but I was backpacking Europe, so I didn’t give two Francs. The top left picture is of the Schonbrunn Palace. It’s beautiful on the inside, but unfortunately you’re not allowed to take pictures. I recommend visiting Schonbrunn during the spring or summer because it has the oldest zoo in the world, massive gardens, fountains, and a shrub Labyrinth.
Staatsoper Vienna Opera House
My favorite moment of Vienna was visiting the Staatsoper Vienna Opera House. The actors performed a modern day version of Cinderella, which made it easy to follow because it was in German. They were superb. Being back in the theatre was calming and made me appreciate the career I have set out for myself. I don’t want to be just good,I want to be the greatest. Yeah, that sounds pompous, but in this business you have to work your ass off and want it more than everyone else. That’s the mentality you have to have with any business not just acting.
One of my new short term goals it to apply to the Actors Studio MFA program at Pace University. You have to audition in order to get accepted and since I will be abroad, I won’t be able to apply till the fall of 2014, but that will give me time to save up money in order to pay for tuition if I’m admitted. I digress, now lets talk Budapest.
Budapest Baths
The 3-hour train ride to Budapest was the shortest of the 10 day. The highlight of Budapest was going to the bathhouses. They are heated from thermal energy in the ground. At first I was grossed out because of the locker rooms and the fat old hairy men walking around in skivvies, but we were in a large enough group with beautiful women that it didn’t matter. Shortly after, my selective perception kicked in and I hardly noticed them. I’m never going back and I sure as hell wouldn’t take my girlfriend there, but it’s definitely worth the trip if you’re in Budapest. Also you have to walk around the city at night. Make sure you make it before 00:30 because they will turn lights off on you.
Hogwarts Budapest
Chain Bridge
I just got back from playing a pick up game of basketball over at Franklin College in Switzerland and I have an Italian final tomorrow that I need to study for. I also have to pack for my weekend trip to Paris, France. Such a rough life I know, I wish I could write more, but I have business to take care of and if I put this off till next week it won’t get done. Check back next week for my post on Paris.
Outside Schonbrunn’s Palace
“Photo Credit Reed Stiefvater”
Living Lugano
Posted: January 16, 2013 in Study abroadTags: College, Collin Medford, Consumer Behavior, Europe, Germany, Italian, Lugano, Lugano Switzerland, Marketing, Munich, San Salvatore, Study abroad, Switzerland
Its been six days since we arrived in Lugano and there is no way I can describe everything that I have been through in this post. Class starts at 9:30AM and it’s about a 25 minute walk. The stroll through the city in the morning is one of my favorite parts of the day because it wakes me up and I have time to myself to think. It’s a funny sight for the locals to see because we all walk together and we look like a gang. Right now, we are taking consumer behavior and elementary Italian. The predominant form of communication here is Italian and the language barrier is something I have never experienced before. Honestly, I can’t think of a better way to end my college career. I’m leaving for Munich on Friday. Make sure you check back sometime next week for an update. Here is a photo from the top of San Salvatore. Enjoy!
Looking the Part
Posted: January 12, 2013 in Study abroadTags: Collin Medford, Europe, Lugano, Switzerland
The Start to My European Expedition
Posted: January 12, 2013 in Study abroadTags: Europe, Lugano, Marketing, Study abroad, Switzerland, traveling, Virginia Tech
Ok, so my computer hard drive decided to crash on me the night before my flight to Zurich, so I’m writing this from my IPhone which is difficult to say the least. Anyway, It’s going for me hard to explain how everything is going, especially since I’m still working on getting my computer fixed, but I will do my best.
Me and 47 other Virginia Tech students are studying marketing in the beautiful city of Lugano, Switzerland. We are still getting to know one another, but everyone seems to slowly learning each others names and what not. As a guy it’s nice that there’s is only 7 other dudes on the trip, talk about a superb ratio. Still having culture shock and I still don’t believe I’m here.
Since I don’t have a computer yet, my next couple posts will be pictures. Thanks for reading and I will have post some photos by the end of the day!
