Bridgetown Market in Barbados
August 30, 2011
Today was the first day of the Bridgetown Market at Spring Gardens so almost all of us headed down to attend the festivities! It was a beautiful day and the market went on for about a mile (if I had to give a rough estimate). There were booths or jewelry, other arts and crafts, paintings,…
More from Barbados
August 26, 2011
Today we woke up bright and early to go to the Sunbury Plantation House where we received a tour. It was really amazing to see all of the artifacts that had been saved since the 1800s. The guide showed us the bedrooms, a room full of old fashioned cameras, old shotguns, a Bible from the…
Barbados Update
August 26, 2011
Today was a great day! We left bright and early and loaded up into the tour bus to take a ride through different parts of the island. One of our first stops was at St. James Anglican Parish Church which was the first church built in Barbados. It was so cool to see a church…
Barbados' Crop Over Festival
August 17, 2011
These last couple of days were nothing short of majestic. We had the amazing opportunity to be present in Barbados for "The Sweetest Summer Festival" called Crop Over. Crop Over was such a unique and a once in a lifetime experience.
Barbados Week 1 - Part II
August 5, 2011
Our excursions the first week were amazing! We toured around the island and saw many sites, old sites that trace back to the 18th century. Seeing the beautiful waters riding on the coast was exhilarating and an opportunity of a lifetime.
Barbados Week 1 - Part I
August 5, 2011
Hello everyone from the beautiful island of Barbados! I am so honored to have had the privilege to explore this unique island and all the wonders it has to share. Being on a study abroad trip is more than the imagination can display, but taking a first-hand look personally, it is truly an amazing experience.
Scenes from Barbados
August 1, 2011
Checking In From Barbados
August 1, 2011
Today was a free day so we went to the beach again of course! There are so many beaches to choose from in Barbados and each offer their own unique vibe and beauty. We decided to start at Paradise Beach near UWI (University of West Indies-Cave Hill Campus) where we are...
Adjusting to the Island Life
July 24, 2011
It’s been 10 days since I arrived on the beautiful island of Barbados. I must say it is everything I anticipated it would be and so much more. The island itself is amazingly gorgeous. The beaches are some of the most breathtaking in the world.
Out & About In Barbados
July 24, 2011
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados and also shopping central. It’s tons of fun, especially going to the local shops where everything is a bit cheaper and also more authentic. It’s easy to see the American influence on a lot of things, especially more of the high-end clothing.
Getting Settled in Barbados
July 18, 2011
Greetings from Barbados! Let me start off by saying that it is absolutely gorgeous here. The weather is humid and hot, but manageable. The first night here was difficult. Our dorms don’t have air conditioning so it was hard to sleep, but when we woke up we had the most beautiful view of the ocean.
Meet the Barbados Student Bloggers
July 17, 2011
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July 18: Getting Settled in Barbados
By Erica Crittendon
Greetings from Barbados! Let me start off by saying that it is absolutely gorgeous here. The weather is humid and hot, but manageable. The first night here was difficult. Our dorms don’t have air conditioning so it was hard to sleep, but when we woke up we had the most beautiful view of the ocean. Later that day, after class, we all took a trip down to the beach. The sands are powdery and white, and the water is crystal clear and warm. The best part is that you can actually swim in the water and there are no rocks!
In our dorm there are also other people staying there with us. Right now there is a cricket team from Trinidad, as well as a few students. Everybody here is really friendly. Trent, who is the student body president at the University of the West Indies, has been showing us around. So far he has taken us to the beach, and last night we went to a place called Just Grillin’ for dinner. The food is absolutely delicious. They eat a lot of fish, including one called dolphin fish, which we learned really isn’t dolphin; it’s actually tuna.
Right now it’s raining, but the rain here isn’t like Seattle rain. It’s quick and it rains hard, like in a rain forest. That’s why everything here is so green and beautiful. There are flowers and trees everywhere, along with animals like geckos and even chickens. We truly are studying in paradise.
- A view from the dorm at the University of the West Indies
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