by Mary Beth Spitler
After many long hours
of filling out forms, researching universities and cultures, I am only a
semester away from studying abroad in the great city of Edinburgh at
Napier University. Hooray! My studying experience will take me over-seas
for about six months. While I am there, I can't wait to meet and make
lots of new friends. While I know that skype and modern social media
websites makes it simple and fast to communicate with people all over
the world, I am a little hesitant about being away from my web of family
and friends for such a long time.
Personally, I have already made a few goals for myself for when I am
living in Scotland. I want to use the University of Edinburgh as a
stepping stone between studying abroad and completing my bachelor's
degree. The classes that Napier offers all comply with my major-which is
fantastic as I will have a year left at Maryville College when I return
home.
Right now, since I have a few more months between when I will depart
for my journey, I feel very excited-but stressed at the same time. I
realize that I still have a lot of research and learning to do still on
topics that range from how to catch a train (I've never ridden one
before!) to where to eat and shop to what the in-the-classroom standards
are for students who are attending the university.
Three goals that I have set for myself that I want to accomplish before I go are:
1) Try every type of food available.
I usually am not one to jump into new dishes when I go out to eat, especially when blood pudding is involved!
2) Meet lots of new people. Everyone says that you really haven't experienced a place until you get to know the locals.
3) Have a great time!
I know that I will have many opportunities that are not offered to me
in the US while I am studying abroad. I want to make the best of my
time there by making spontaneous, fun, and safe decisions.
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