PreDeparture

Through out my high school experience, teachers have constantly reminded me of the dos and donts of college. Of the many advice given, the one that most stuck to me was a regret that seemed to be a life changer for this individual. As I considered it, I heard it again from other teachers. It made me realize that I had to pursue this for myself. Becuase life is too short and I'm only an undergrad once, I decided to go through with this regret that many alumni have. That regret is not taking the opportunity to travel abroad.

In three weeks I will be boarding a plane taking me to Madrid, Spain where I will be staying for the next three months of my life. I will be focusing on completing my Spanish major there. Although I am very excited I am very nervous as well. I like to think I won't get home sick but it'll be inevitable. How can I not get homesick where everything I know and everyone I love is here? I know it's foolish to think about this at such an early stage but I'm dreading the moment in where we're all at the airport saying goodbye. I'm not a big fan on goodbyes so it'll be hard.

At this point in time I am almost complete with my preparations. I have last minute bills to take care of and a few more things I need to get but I should be 100% ready to go soon. Although this is a hard move to make for both me and those around me, I've got to do this for myself. I don't want to make the same mistakes my teachers have made and this experience will only make me a better person and teach me a different side of the world that I wouldn't otherwise have known. I've got to do this. I want to make my dreams come true so saddle up people. We're going to Spain!