The day when the university stopped

It should be a common Friday, but it dawned with the roofs white and a snowman building competition announced. It was impossible to stay away of the fun, the happiness which seemed to be everywhere.
Here are some pictures from this funny day.

Amazing English Lecture

I've just found the English course that I needed. The first Academic Discussion Skills class was brilliant. Friendly lecturer and good methods which make me leave my comfort zone and start to talk, and talk, and talk (my friends know how it is unlikely).
My classmates, Victoria (from Taiwan) and Leilei (from China), and me got plenty of tips about how to take part in an academic discussion, from verbal to body language.
How would be nice if more teacher were able to percept students feelings and give them what they need exactly like Professor Deborah did. I'm almost sure that my classmates would say "I totally agree with you, Renata" (using the expression like we've been taught in the lesson).
I'm already waiting for the next class!

In-sessional English @ Brunel

I've just returned from my first English class on Term 2 and decided to write about In-sessional English at Brunel while my clothes are at the laundry (this makes me write more objectively :). In-sessional courses run every term and are free of charge for all students whose first language isn't English.
I can't say about all of them, but those which I've attended are a mix of lecture and group discussions or activities. Classes are mostly very interactive and have a friendly environment. I've met very nice people through them!

Snowing at Brunel

I know that snow can be very annoying for those people who have this in excess. However, as in my country it's almost impossible to see the snow, today is being a real funny day.
This is not my first snow experience as I've luck when I went to Norway in October seeing a little snow some hours before get the flight back, but I still feeling like stay looking at the falling snow all the time.
It's not looking that it will accumulate today, but it's a good start! Let it snow!

View from my kitchen

View from my room

Happy New Year, from London!

Living in London for one year allows to me taking part in important moments of the city. The most recently was be present in London's end of the year. The atmosphere completely changed when tourists (and many, many Brazilians) invaded the city. Everything became a little bit difficult and getting the tube was challenging! On the other hand, it was amazing to see the so much life in the city while the campus was deserted.