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<p>by Sadie Bijlsma (UC Santa Barbara) studied abroad in Edinburgh The Promise of Eternal Beauty On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, there is a river that is rumored to have been enchanted by fairies. According to Scottish folklore, if you dip your face into the waters under the Sligachan Bridge for seven seconds, you [&#8230;]</p>

<p>UC Santa Barbara student Sadie Bijlsma arrived in Glasgow carrying more than just luggage—she brought limiting beliefs about who she was and what she was capable of. By treating her semester abroad as "life on Creative Mode," she systematically challenged the negative stories she'd told herself, discovering that many of her perceived limitations were simply untested assumptions. Her journey proves that study abroad can transform not just how you see the world, but how you see yourself.</p>

<p>Thinking about studying abroad in Scotland? Check out UC San Diego's Christine Choy's tips on best places to eat, quiz nights, and the right way to flag down a bus. She shares her knowledge on tattie scones, dark chocolate digestives, and what to do in your free time. Start exploring Glasgow now.</p>