Elise MetcalfFeb 14, 20214 min readBest weekend walks around BristolI've always enjoyed going for a long walk at the weekend. Getting outdoors in the fresh air makes a nice change from the weekday grind...
Elise MetcalfMar 23, 20203 min readThe Supermarket AisleNavigating the supermarket aisle during COVID-19.
Elise MetcalfAug 28, 20176 min readWhat my year abroad in Washington D.C. taught me about networkingNetworking. We’ve all heard of it and we all know we should be doing it. I have lost count of the number of times I have asked for career...
Elise MetcalfMay 16, 20174 min readComing to the end of my year in Washington, D.C.I stood there, a cardboard sign gripped in my hand as my Dad took my photo before we bid farewell. 'A year from now...' it read. I...
Elise MetcalfFeb 17, 20173 min readThe President wasn't too thrilled with us todaySitting at the news desk tracking the feeds, I waited in anticipation for Trump’s News Briefing to start. I hate to say it, but this was...
Elise MetcalfJan 20, 20172 min readThe day before inauguration It's the day before inauguration. The roads are blocked and security in place. Washingtonians see it as an invasion. The President-Elect...
Elise MetcalfJan 15, 20172 min readAnd I'm half way throughIt’s January, and D.C. is buzzing just as much as when I left for winter break. Going home for Christmas was much needed time away from...
Elise MetcalfNov 11, 20164 min readWell that was a bit of a shock.In the early hours of Wednesday morning, something happened that a lot of people were not expecting. It was a night I don't think I am...
Elise MetcalfNov 7, 20164 min readDon't Boo, Vote!We've made it. After months of speculation, anticipation and hysteria, the US Election is less than 24 hours away. Like many, I am ready...