The official countdown is now at twelve days. Less than two weeks. I'm so excited, and I've been running around like crazy trying to finish everything--I'm a major procrastinator, and I can't get anything done unless I wait until the last minute, so I have my hands pretty full now. I'm feeling pretty good though--my mom made me make lists so I won't forget anything, and it's pretty satisfying to mark things off. I'm sure that I'll finish it all in time, but it is all fairly stressful. I will admit, however, that I am a little grateful for the stress because it keeps me distracted from the fact that I'm leaving so soon. I read an article in Newsweek on Wednesday that talked about how stress can be healthy, and I guess this is an example of how stress is helpful. Maybe. I might be pushing it a little.
I'm about ready to start actually packing for my trip. Right now I have a box that I throw things in when I decide to take them, and I will eventually throw them into a suitcase. Speaking of suitcases, my mom's boyfriend lent me this huge suitcase to take, and I'm not so sure about it--the maximum size bag that I can check at the airport is 62 linear inches (height+length+width), and this suitcase is 63. I wonder if they'll really care, because it would be really unfortunate if I drove all the way to Atlanta to fly out and they told me I can't have my suitcase. Hmmm. Dilemma.
Well, I just needed a little distraction from preparations, and I'm going to go back to works. Hopefully next time you hear from me I will be in Deutschland. Hopefully.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
27 Days and Counting!!!!!
Well, yesterday was the one month mark and my mental countdown has now converted to days instead of months. This is very exciting and quite momentous because Germany always seemed so far away that I felt like I was never going to leave. Now I am leaving in 27 days. 27. :-D
I met with Dr. Schneibel, the head of the Language and Literature department at Maryville yesterday because Dortmund finally posted the classes that they are offering for Summer Semester. I was so excited because now I can seriously start considering what classes I want to take when I get there because I know what I am choosing from, but I was also nervous because I didn't know which (if any) classes would transfer back as the classes that I need for my major. Thankfully, Dr. Schneibel was very reassuring. We found a class that can definitely substitute as a 19th century literature class and I still need two electives, so I can just pick any two literature classes that I want and count them as electives. It's nice to know that transferring my classes back next semester should actually be quite easy.
Four of the other students at Maryville who are studying abroad have started their blogs, and I've really enjoyed reading them. It's nice to hear their stories, and I'm am encouraged to know that things are going well for them. It is also feels a little surreal because I've been through the classes with them, I've talked to them about planning for our trips, and I've counted down days with them, and now they are gone enjoying their study abroad experience. I have to admit that I am a little jealous. I am tired of waiting and I want to go to Germany! I will admit, however, that it is useful to be the last one to leave, especially as everyone starts posting the things that they forgot. :-D If you want to learn about their adventures, you can check out their blogs as well:
*Sam is studying in Italy: saminitaly.blogspot.com
*Chelsea is in La Reunion (a French island off of Africa): stateofreunion.blogspot.com
*Heather is in the Czech Republic: czechyesjuliet.blogspot.com
*Courtney is in Finland: studyinginfinland.blogspot.com
Well, that's really all I have to say...I can't wait to leave so I can write something interesting.
I met with Dr. Schneibel, the head of the Language and Literature department at Maryville yesterday because Dortmund finally posted the classes that they are offering for Summer Semester. I was so excited because now I can seriously start considering what classes I want to take when I get there because I know what I am choosing from, but I was also nervous because I didn't know which (if any) classes would transfer back as the classes that I need for my major. Thankfully, Dr. Schneibel was very reassuring. We found a class that can definitely substitute as a 19th century literature class and I still need two electives, so I can just pick any two literature classes that I want and count them as electives. It's nice to know that transferring my classes back next semester should actually be quite easy.
Four of the other students at Maryville who are studying abroad have started their blogs, and I've really enjoyed reading them. It's nice to hear their stories, and I'm am encouraged to know that things are going well for them. It is also feels a little surreal because I've been through the classes with them, I've talked to them about planning for our trips, and I've counted down days with them, and now they are gone enjoying their study abroad experience. I have to admit that I am a little jealous. I am tired of waiting and I want to go to Germany! I will admit, however, that it is useful to be the last one to leave, especially as everyone starts posting the things that they forgot. :-D If you want to learn about their adventures, you can check out their blogs as well:
*Sam is studying in Italy: saminitaly.blogspot.com
*Chelsea is in La Reunion (a French island off of Africa): stateofreunion.blogspot.com
*Heather is in the Czech Republic: czechyesjuliet.blogspot.com
*Courtney is in Finland: studyinginfinland.blogspot.com
Well, that's really all I have to say...I can't wait to leave so I can write something interesting.
Tschüss!
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