For many reasons, my experience with studying abroad in London over Spring Break is one I will never be able to forget.  Not only did this trip introduce me to traveling abroad, but I learned a lot about the importance of knowing the history behind literature.  Many of the women authors we read used writing as a way to talk about current issues in England; usually, they were either trying to shed light on injustices, acknowledge the times, or make a change in their society.  I learned how beneficial it is to learn about and know the history behind literature.  By gaining this knowledge about England’s history through our walking tours or having class in one of Virginia Woolf’s homes, I now have a deeper, more enjoyable appreciation and understanding of British women writers.  Overall, I would say this trip has opened my eyes to the relationship between literature and history.