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Living in the UK over summer, is an opportunity to intern over the summer\u00a0and make full use of the otherwise short period in the UK and Europe to accumulate work experience.\u00a0Doing so however, leaves little downtime between studies and work. Not quite a an optimal work-life balance. Thus something often done by students that decide not to go home over summer, is to take a short trip either over the English Channel or up north to explore and experience how much wetter it can actually get.<\/p>\n

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A summer trip works to expose oneself to new experiences, foods and locations. Given the impact of spaghetti and pasta on student life, it seemed fitting to go over to Italy and find out what real Italian food actually tastes like. Contrary to popular belief, they do not subsist on pasta and pastries alone, there was also cold cut meats and various roasts as well. The hosts I was staying with were remarkably friendly, insisting on providing for both food and lodging during my brief stay. In between trying to learn how to play\u00a0backgammon from my host and exploring a small town in Italy, I\u00a0picked up a taste for a\u00a0aperitivo commonly had before and after meals. It’s something known \u00a0as the Veneziano, Spritz Veneziano or simply a spritz. With a refreshing aftertaste while still retaining a bite to it, it quickly became my favourite summer drink.<\/p>\n

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Not to say that I spent all my time eating, just most of it.<\/p>\n

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A popular tourist spot is Venice, and it certainly deserves it. Despite the channels and the open Venetian Lagoon, the fishy smell often associated with port towns was nowhere to be smelt. With the beautiful boats and buildings in full view,\u00a0the moniker\u00a0“the Floating City” felt apt\u00a0indeed. Entire day was spent strolling along the lanes, peeking through the windows and banisters, and getting weird lapses of nostalgia due to a certain game. It was rather sunny the entire trip, with the days almost constantly around a\u00a0sweltering 33 degrees Celsius, and while a few Asian friends might argue that that is barely enough to start sweating. I would just like to put it out there, that I was not the one that came down with heat exhaustion. Muscle ache was more my forte.<\/p>\n

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