Ok, so pretty much what leads me to say this today is utter boredom and the wishful thinking that something could happen already... Yes, I leave in 2 1/2 months (about). Although, my mother has been holding back on paying the tuition, saying that I have to get my grade up in chemistry before I go anywhere. Psh. I have a solid C. Anyways, I am wondering whether or not to bring a laptop. I'm worried that I won't have access to a computer that I can use/put my pictures on. The problem is that I emailed AFS and they said that multiple bad things could happen to it, like me frying it when I plug it in. Ahh well. I hope it turns out because I really want to skype when I am there.
I haven't gotten a host family yet and I have heard that some people don't get them until a matter of weeks before they leave :P Great, the only thing I have to look forward to is getting yellow luggage tags in the mail.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Travel Itinerary
A few days ago I got my travel dates! I have to go to an orientation in LA. The flight leaves on March 23rd at around 12:00 PM, but my family and I are going to hang around in LA for a few days....Now we just have to find a cheap domestic flight :P
Monday, October 5, 2009
Introduction!!!
Hello!
My name is Carolyn and I am attempting to go abroad to Japan this March for a year with AFS!!!
For a career I really want to be in international business (maybe as an interpreter).Overall, however, I really think that going abroad in high school would be pretty amazing.....
From going abroad I hope to gain maturity (I admit, I need some work). I also hope to overcome any shyness I have in meeting new people, gain language skills, have fun, open my mind, make new friends, etc, etc. In a nearby suburb where I live there is also a large Japanese population. When I get back maybe I can help out at nursing home....In fact, I thought about going before but I was worried I would not have enough vocabulary to actually speak to the people. It is HORRIBLE because whenever I attempt to speak any Japanese I get scared and freeze up :( Sooo, That is something else I am hoping to overcome.....
As you may be able to imagine...my mother is very nervous for me to leave and she asks me if "Are sure you want to do this?" EVERYDAY!!! Yes, even though I am super nervous I really would enjoy this greatly... My friends all think I am crazy and a couple of them are envious. In fact, I apparently have about 5 people who want to get smuggled there in my suitcase/pocket...
Anyways, getting the application in has been a long process and it was suggested that I make this blog for talking about what happens and to raise money.... Okkk, I don't care if no one but family will read it...though I am sure it will be pretty interesting.
My name is Carolyn and I am attempting to go abroad to Japan this March for a year with AFS!!!
For a career I really want to be in international business (maybe as an interpreter).Overall, however, I really think that going abroad in high school would be pretty amazing.....
From going abroad I hope to gain maturity (I admit, I need some work). I also hope to overcome any shyness I have in meeting new people, gain language skills, have fun, open my mind, make new friends, etc, etc. In a nearby suburb where I live there is also a large Japanese population. When I get back maybe I can help out at nursing home....In fact, I thought about going before but I was worried I would not have enough vocabulary to actually speak to the people. It is HORRIBLE because whenever I attempt to speak any Japanese I get scared and freeze up :( Sooo, That is something else I am hoping to overcome.....
As you may be able to imagine...my mother is very nervous for me to leave and she asks me if "Are sure you want to do this?" EVERYDAY!!! Yes, even though I am super nervous I really would enjoy this greatly... My friends all think I am crazy and a couple of them are envious. In fact, I apparently have about 5 people who want to get smuggled there in my suitcase/pocket...
Anyways, getting the application in has been a long process and it was suggested that I make this blog for talking about what happens and to raise money.... Okkk, I don't care if no one but family will read it...though I am sure it will be pretty interesting.
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