Countdown: 74 Days Before Departure
The ticket is booked, the visa application express mailed to my abroad program. I guess this thing is really happening.
I haven't even packed yet, but I've already learned some things:
1. Do things early (ticket booking, mailing documents, ect). Seems obvious right? Well I always struggle with this concept for some reason. For one, I have two of the most excellent parents a girl could wish for who always have done most of the heavy lifting in these kinds of situations. I guess after 2 1/2 years of college its time to learn to take care of yourself
2. If you have very caring supportive parents, share everything with them. Every detail. I'm serious. You may have been living across the country from them for the last 3 years, but you are about to leave the country. Its a whole new set of worries for them. Let them know you've done your research and are doing everything right.
3. Communication is key. Make sure everything is order with your registrar, your abroad program (if its separate from your school), your financial department, and all the little things that you need to come back smoothly next year.
Now I've taken care of things states-side, am I ready to start roaming through Rome?
6 years basic Spanish (1 year of which I actually remember)
5 Semesters college level Latin
4 Semesters college level Ancient Greek
0 days any level Italian.
Oops, I guess not. I guess its time to hit the books.
Ciao
J
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