Sibley and I were just enrolled in a course online that is
like mental boot-camp. It prepares you to be aware and vigilant, ready to
tackle any obstacle in our study abroad adventure. And, no surprise, it
included more paperwork. Though, instead of asking questions about our height,
weight, and peculiarities, the paperwork is meant to guide and help us through
the Study Abroad process.
For example, we received a crash course on cultural
acceptance. The example they used included the following situation:
"Imagine you are in supermarket and you see someone stuffing frozen pizzas
into their backpack. It would appear strange, wouldn't it? You would probably
be uncomfortable and call security. However, in some countries, it is common
for people to use their own bags while grocery shopping." I think this is
a funny example and it makes me curious as to what we might find in Spain. I'm
sure as we point excitedly at each food product with a Spanish label, we will
see some “peculiarities” that we aren’t expecting.
The next step is an in-person session, where we will discuss
specifics like insurance, program particulars, and safety tips. I am not
totally sure what to expect, but I am excited to meet others who are
participating in a Study Abroad and learn more about what we do from here.
With every paper we
print out, every email that we send, I feel closer and closer to the trip. I
can’t wait!
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