About Me

Elsie Cussons

I'm Elsie, a second year Politics and International Relations student from Lancaster University, UK. I'm currently on a study abroad year in New York. I began this blog back in 2014, but very rarely posted until starting my study abroad adventure in August 2017. With a big passion for writing and photography, here I document some of the amazing things I have been given the opportunity to experience this year. I hope you enjoy having a read, feel free to find me on some of the social media below:

 Instagram: @elsiecussons
Twitter: @elsiecussons 
and I sometimes dabble with Youtube: thesethingsicapture 

Or feel free to email me by clicking the sidebar, and the 'Visit Profile' tab. 

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