Research Commences

Here in London things have been pretty hectic. My location is a bit farther from the city center than I expected so travel times are having to be adjusted into my schedule. Deciding on a day to day schedule has been a difficult part of independent research. Also, organizing gallery memberships and organizing transportation overall has been a bit challenging. I think I have also misplaced the map I bought the other day... unfortunate.

I have been able to do some research looking into audio tours and the Tate touch tours. I'm still waiting to hear back from the coordinators of the touch tours to pin down a time for interviewing them. It has been overall just great being in the UK most of the people I talk to about this research are really interested and intrigued by the concept of art for the visually impaired and it has just been very encouraging having so many people offer to help in anyway they can. Now I just have to figure out what ways they can help!

On a personal note, I'm glad that homesickness hasn't kicked in and I'm hoping that it won't anytime soon. I have 7 more weeks and I don't plan on letting up before the end! Too much to do, too much to explore, too much to uncover!

Just Arrived!

So, here I am in the UK just arrived yesterday. I absolutely love this place! I can't wait to get started on some real research and I am definitely glad to finally have all of my IRB and ethics training accomplished. So, I feel prepared and ready to dive in!

My host family has been great so far! They are a wonderful couple with an adorable baby girl whose name is actually Liya which is pronounced the same as mine... how cute! Well, I guess it's time to get started... keep an eye out for more to come as things begin to unfold here in London and later in Edinburgh, Scotland!

All the best,
~Leah