Category: Preparing for Study Abroad

Boarding Time

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Hey everyone!

Upon reflection on the last several months, it becomes evident to me how accurate our counselors and advisers were in stating that time flies quickly, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not. I decided to remain in Colorado after the spring quarter as an out-of-state student, putting a lot of effort into trying to stretch every dollar. I really deserved this next event, therefore, I wanted to make sure it would be even more fulfilling.

August was the first month when I really felt the weight of my preparations. I ended up buying travel adapters, an additional suitcase, and anything else I could possibly need. I watched lessons for hours on end and spoke with former students who had studied overseas. At last, it was time to put everything that study into action.

I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to do in-depth research in advance for those of you who are thinking of studying abroad. It’s important to comprehend the nation as a whole in addition to the sights and cuisine you might like to experience. Get acquainted with their technologies, get aware of their cultural mentality, study a little bit about their history, and comprehend their local laws. For it’s our duty as visitors to respect their limits by navigating them with awareness. Naturally, you should also try to pick up some fundamental linguistic etiquette; it’s a modest gesture that goes a long way toward demonstrating consideration and decency.

Taking a quick look at the time, I realize we are almost there. I’ve packed my suitcases and soon, I’ll be heading to the airport for my first trip to Europe. Yes, I will be landing for the first time ever in Italy and overall European soil. Even though I’m undoubtedly anxious, I’ve decided to turn that anxiety into exhilaration. The goal of this tour is to experience new locations, acquire new knowledge, and develop a higher self-actualization.

Now that we’ve stated that, let’s buckle up because takeoff is nearly here. Next week, I’ll be back with more updates. See you soon!

Leaving for Dunedin in July

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June has come to an end and I am going to be in a new country in less than a week. I’ve done this before, but for some odd reason, it hasn’t set in yet. It’s been quite the short summer. I’ll start with that. I have only been home for three weeks. Like bruh… seriously?!

It’s always nice to come home and see my family for the summer time. My mom has had me go and visit all the family members I could possibly visit. They always tell me about how much I’ve grown which is also crazy to me because I am NOW a junior in college?!?!

Everything feels unbelievable. In preparation for New Zealand, I have done ZERO research. All I know is that the country is currently experiencing their winter season. That makes life so much easier considering I know how to prepare for the winter as a result of attending our school. I wonder if it will be more cold than Denver because of how I’ll be near the coast of the South Pacific Ocean. Anyways, so many things to wonder about!

I leave the day after 4th of July which is kind of a bummer. Again, it’s been a super short summer so I have only been stealing time. Knowing my mom, I am sure she’s going to try to make use of all the time we have together before I disappear for another 4 months.

I feel like these kinds of transitions aren’t talked about enough. The effect of traveling abroad on your family and those around you. The first time I went abroad, I was too excited to notice how those around me felt about my absence. This time around, I am realizing the anxiety and uneasiness that creeps up in them whenever I mention that I shall be in a new country (technically by myself) for four months. Again, it hasn’t really set in that I’m going to abroad for the second half of the year, but it’s setting in for those around me like my parents and siblings. I guess that’s a part of the transition into adulthood.

Anyways, I shall keep you all updated as I begin to prepare for my trip to the Southern hemisphere. I am NOT excited to enter the cold, but I am excited to see the Aurora Australis. That’s probably the only thing I know about New Zealand hahaha.

See you soon!!!