So in case you haven't heard (which I highly doubt), in a mere WEEK, I will be leaving on a jet plane to study abroad in gorgeous Florence, Italy! That's right, from August 31-December 18, I will be taking part in an adventure unlike any other I've had in my 22 years of existence. I will be living, breathing, sleeping, eating, and any other unique verb you can think of in the heart of one of Italy's most famous cities for three and a half months! And I plan on keeping all of my family, friends, relatives, former co-workers, and other interested acquaintances posted through this blog.
Even though I have yet to leave the state, I thought it'd be a good "blogging" start to let you know how my preparation process is going. This trip has been in the works since NOVEMBER OF 2009, so it is unbelievable to see it all come full-circle. Some may think you can just study abroad on a whim. Or at least, that's what I thought....
DEFINITELY NOT THE CASE.
The process includes an application process that would make most four-year universities' pale in comparison. If you do not follow the deadlines, you are NOT GOING. If I were to line up all the pieces of paper I had to either fill out, photocopy, or mail, they would probably MAKE IT all the way to Italy. Okay, not really, but it was a lot of work!
But now my hard work has paid off, and I am actually going to be Italy. There are about 45 million emotions running through me right now, including:
- Excitement
- Anxiety
- Nervousness
- Joy
- Fulfillment
- Sadness
- Fear
- Stress
So if this entry intrigued you, get ready for more! I love you all, and can't wait to share my journey with you.
Until next time....
Kara
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