Through the eyes of a geologist

It's been a roller coaster of a ride, however I'm glad to be home. I've undertaken fieldwork in phenomenal areas of Arizona I could only dream of seeing. It has been a once in a life opportunity and hugely grown as a individual, not only personally but professionally too. I've been told that I will undergo culture shock now that I've moved back to the UK. Although at current, it feels as though I've slotted back nicely into my previous wet and windy (which I have to say I love!) life. It's been a hectic few weeks but I'm raring to go! Expect to see plenty more blogs coming soon.

Today I tried something completed new. At the end of the day, this is what my year abroad is about, trying new experiences that I would otherwise not do in the UK. However, not all experiences have to be good for you to grow as a person and I think that explains today's experience quite well. From the people I have met so far on my travels in the US, the topic of guns is highly debatable. For myself, growing up in a country with strict laws and licenses, guns aren't something you come across. I'm not saying gun crime doesn't happen in the UK, it does, however my views aren't shared by many friends in the US. However, I know no different than to fear guns. Arizona has lenient gun laws compared to other states in the US and the rest of the world, as citizens of AZ state do not need permits to own such a weapon. Many friends who I have met from university carry fully loaded guns in their cars for protection purposes. This makes me feel very uneasy. It scares me tha...