Once again, I find myself packed and preparing to leave the country. It's so odd to be sitting here knowing that another adventure is about to unfold. A new culture, new people, new country. My passport will be worn out after all of this--I'm going to need to retire it. Well, maybe not just yet.
After Wednesday's meeting with David and the rest of the Berlin bunch (you like that one, don't you?) I've never been more excited. This isn't the same as Semester at Sea--and I don't think anything ever will be. But it's different in a good way. Six days full of touring, panel discussions, conference meetings and internationally known Nobel Peace Laureates. This will be interesting and unique all in one big trip.
I've got enough school work to get done between now and my return, it's unreal. But like any good over-achiever, I'll somehow get it all done without sacrificing my grades or the experience. Thank God for 8+ hour plane rides! And aside from all my work, I'll also be keeping up with this blog AND a second blog! (Which, by the way, you should all read: Editor's Abroad)
The other blog will be maintained by two of my friends and co-editors on The Quad News--the independent online paper we work for. It will discuss the panels and discussions we sit in on and our experiences as students. It should be good. Anyway, somehow I'll balance all this work and whatnot while away. It also helps that college kids are professional non-sleepers. Somehow we manage to live a stimulating life on coffee (or alcohol) and all-nighters in the library.
Of course last night was no different for me as I was up until 3 this morning, too excited for sleep (not to mention the fact that I started packing at 1 am). And now it's just one more class and then off to the bus I go. Down to the airport and then hopping on a flight to Germany.
I just hope I packed everything I'll need!
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