Well, I'm packed. All three bags will be on their way to the United Kingdom with me in haul tomorrow. My last week in Wisconsin was spent with my loved ones, including my dog and before I leave to the airport, I plan on buying cheese curds for my final snack. I think I spent the last week perfectly. Rewinding to August, before I applied for this Exchange Program, I was thrilled to say that I was doing it because I was finally eligible to apply. After I got accepted I was excited, planning out everything I wanted to do and see. Researching the art and culture, taking notes and making bookmarks on my mac. About one month ago, my emotions about England were becoming sad because time was getting short and it started to make me feel rushed with everything. Now, I'm scared and excited. I really don't know the reason for being scared but I know I am excited to see the different cultures, gain life long friends, and experience their lifestyle with home and schooling, as well as bring back some cheap souvenirs like postcards and keychains. I believe I am scared because of the amount of time that will be spent away from home, family, and friends. I keep telling myself it's only five months, and I know people who will go for entire year or more. However, leaving is, with no doubt, still going to be extremely hard. This last week I had to say goodbye to my friends and family. Every goodbye had me weak in the knees because England was becoming real like before it was just a joke. But now, I am on my way to the airport and will be cramped in a small seat for hours, sad and happy at the same time. The hardest goodbye will be my Grandma Ann. If anyone who really knows me, they know her as well and should know how close we are.
Anyway, there are many things I want to do when I get to Europe. I want to buy a cheap bike to get around the town and campus, I also want to go to the pubs with my new friends, as well as go shopping with them, and travel to other places. The list includes: London (obviously), Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, Sicily and Milan, Switzerland, Dublin, and maybe Japan. The art galleries and the Europe festivities during the time I'll spend there will be my favorite trips. I want to try all kinds of food and try the traditions they have. I even want to come back with a slight British accent. Also, you may laugh (you will laugh), I really want to write the Queen a letter to have tea with me. Lastly, I want to see the places my grandmother Sue and deceased grandfather Lee have traveled in London. I had the privilege to see ticket stubs and postcards of the museums and gardens they have been. As well, my recently deceased mother has been to England more than once, and it's going to be a blessing to put my feet where her feet have been when she was around my age. Finally, I want to thank all those who have supported me in my plans and the scholarships to make the experience possible. I cannot wait to see the place I will be calling home for the next five months ahead.
Anyway, there are many things I want to do when I get to Europe. I want to buy a cheap bike to get around the town and campus, I also want to go to the pubs with my new friends, as well as go shopping with them, and travel to other places. The list includes: London (obviously), Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, Sicily and Milan, Switzerland, Dublin, and maybe Japan. The art galleries and the Europe festivities during the time I'll spend there will be my favorite trips. I want to try all kinds of food and try the traditions they have. I even want to come back with a slight British accent. Also, you may laugh (you will laugh), I really want to write the Queen a letter to have tea with me. Lastly, I want to see the places my grandmother Sue and deceased grandfather Lee have traveled in London. I had the privilege to see ticket stubs and postcards of the museums and gardens they have been. As well, my recently deceased mother has been to England more than once, and it's going to be a blessing to put my feet where her feet have been when she was around my age. Finally, I want to thank all those who have supported me in my plans and the scholarships to make the experience possible. I cannot wait to see the place I will be calling home for the next five months ahead.
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