The Original Study Abroad Site -- Cincinnati, OH, USA

DJ Johnny Lew reporting in stateside: fret not fellow Dude Bloggers, the motherland is still more or less intact.

So, funny thing about study abroad, I'm not on it -- yet. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, monarch of Great Britain and her subsequent outlying territories, in a final act of revenge against the colonies and their potential study abroad students, decreed that English universities shall not start until the second week of October.

While my classmates have been battling the ferocity of arguably uncharted lands, I remain in the jungle that is the Queen City of Ohio.

I must say, the culture here is like everything I've ever experienced. The people are alright, the scenery is okay, and you have to dig for any sort of historical charm, but I promise, it's there.

                                                            Beauty or Beast?

                                                               BEEEEAST!

The past few weeks, I've found myself in a rather large, albeit empty, house. Friends of old have come and gone to live their own lives, but a few glorified squatters similar to myself with whom I bide my time remain. One does not truly appreciate where they live until they have a solid month of time with absolutely nothing to do.

In preparation for my English adventures, I've been reviewing key British sit-coms and eliminating any colorful aspects of my comedy so I can be sure only the driest of the dry is left. I've also made sure to brush up on the finer points of modern day American imperialism so we can all sit around, share a pint, and spend the evening agreeing. All that's left now is my visa, which will be assigned at the border (hopefully). Because hey, what's life with a little spice?

Bunkie: I can't believe you took a picture of a dude's golden member and only stated the history behind it. I don't even know you anymore.

Abe: Keep killin' it.

Brad: Way to go, man. You're doing great.

This post goes out to Tommy Jackson, lost but never forgotten. Hanging out with that big Guatemalan version of a Sherpa in the sky. Seriously, though, he's on a mountain.