When I started thinking about studying abroad in October of 2009, I don't think I had any idea what I was getting into. I had never really considered it until my parents suggested that I do it instead of graduating a semester early (so I could graduate with my friends on time). But once they planted the thought in my head, I couldn't have been more excited. I quickly researched study abroad options at UNC. I knew that I wanted to go to a Spanish speaking country since Spanish is my primary major. After speaking to several classmates and friends at UNC, I decided to look into the program in Sevilla. It's location in Spain and the rich culture and history of Spain (and Europe in general) lead me to apply for the program. After getting accepted, one of the first things I did was to plan a dinner get-together for the UNC students traveling to Sevilla with me. We got together for dinner and I think more than focusing on the food, we spent a few hours just talking about and planning our trip. We attended a pre-departure meeting about a week later and then all went our separate ways for the summer. But now here we are here approximately one month before flying to Sevilla to spend the next four months...and it's all starting to seem a bit overwhelming.
I've been working on my packing list (which has proven to be an almost insurmountable task). I can't even begin to imagine everything that I should bring and things that would be better off left at home. I have a piece of paper laying on my desk that has been written on, crossed out, marked over, etc. so many times that it'll be a miracle if I can figure out what I should pack at all.
But the closer I get to leaving (29 days!!!), the more anxious I become. I feel like I'm finally starting to realize that this is really happening. I am so blessed to be afforded this opportunity to go and can't want to start the adventure!
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