3 Weeks

Yep, all that's left is 3 weeks left state side. People keep asking me if I'm excited, (which is kind of a stupid question) of course I am but at the same time there is a lot that still needs to be done, for instance my loan being approved, after that happens then I'll be heaps excited. The people who've been asking haven't the slightest clue how much planning, preparing, and anxiety goes into studying abroad. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and all that but at the same time it's not cheap nor is it something you just do. I've thought a lot about this for the past 4 years and I've done a tremendous amount of planning and preparing in the last year. However, there are still last minute details to take care of and I'm the kind of person that likes to have things figured out before I enjoy them  so if I don't look/act excited it's because there's still stuff to do. I've also never flown before and I'm terrified of heights so not the ideal situation to put myself in for the first time alone. Everyone keeps telling me I'll be fine and not to worry but none of them are me and none that I know of have ever been in my situation. Sure, I have friends that have gone abroad, even one to Australia but I'm pretty sure they'd all flown before. I'm not worried about being alone when I get over there because I won't be, I've got the group I'm flying over with and James (my Australian buddy) will be there a few days after the semester starts. He says his brother will teach me how to surf, which is exciting and he's coming back from a year in Spain, so talk about a coincidence of me just finishing Spanish 102 & 103. I'm gonna miss my friends like crazy but it's going to be heaps of fun and James has promised to look after me. He has a gf so I'm not even thinking about that but maybe his younger brother...lol jk. We'll see what's to come.

Link to Study Abroad Blog (keep in mind this will be on UC International's website):
Off to See the Wizard