Welcome!
On the 22nd of January (six days from now!!!!), 2019, I will be leaving for Kingston-Upon-Hull. I will be spending half a year at the University of Hull, studying various aspects of the English language and literature, as well as teaching didactics and pedagogy.
Never heard of Hull? Here are eight things you should know:
1. Hull gets its name from the River Hull. Its proper name is Kingston-Upon-Hull
2. In 1299, King Edward the First gave it the name Kings-town upon Hull.
3. In 1642, St George's Day, King Charles I was refused entry to Hull. This in turn led to the Siege of Hull, which has been described as the first major action of the English Civil War.
4. The George Hotel in Hull claims to have the smallest window in England.
5. People from Hull are called Hullensians
6. The Deep, in Hull, calls itself the 'world's only submarium'. Here, visitors may see its 3,500 fish, including sharks and manta rays, while walking under the water through a viewing tunnel.
7. Hull was the birthplace of boiled sweets.
8. Coach parties come to see the many uniquely designed public toilets.
Express. (2017, 2 januari). Top 10 facts about Hull. Geraadpleegd op 14 december 2018, van https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/top10facts/749427/Top-10-facts-about-Hull
I'll be taking the following modules:
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wowww suuper leuk Isla <3<3
Super exciting! Your modules look interesting as well!
Have a safe trip next week! And the courses you picked sound amazing! Visionaries, rebels ánd writing your own poetry!! Enjoy!
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