Monday, April 27, 2009
So I just read this again and realized that I apparently horrible at completing thoughts and sentences. So expect that cuz it's one thing I am an expert at and sorry in advance since I'm so easily distracted I don't always connect the complete sentence (even when i read it over 6 times before posting it hahaha)
Friday, April 17, 2009
Starting Out
As you all know I am planning on going to India spring semester next year. I was talking with Amanda and she was telling me about her cousin Corrie's blog. I checked it out and thought it was a cool idea, and one of the books I got for my birthday suggested to write a blog. The thought is that way I can tell everyone what is going on at once and not have to write the same thing in 25 bazillion emails.
So far I have picked University of Hyderabad, India to study anthropology. I also want to learn a little Hindi while over there and some ancient dances. The complany I finally decided to go with is called AIFS. I will get to do a 6 day tour of popular tourist spots in India before going to the university for classes. I will live in a hostile whic sounds very much as like a dorm with common bathrooms. I will have internet access at internet cafes and can skype people now and then. here is the website if you would like to check it out -http://www.aifsabroad.com/india/hyderabad/year0910/index.asp
Mom called the other day and I got my passport in the mail! Yay! not I have to apply, however I have to wait on the because it will only let me apply for a whole year right now and well not doing the whole year.
I have been reading anything I can get my hands on and the book called Wonderlust and Lipstick for women traveling to India by Beth Whitman has been the most useful thus far. It has put me at ease a little about the culture shock, where it will be extreem Beth has given ideas on how to make them less shocking. The more I read the better prepared I feel for facing something so different from home and makes me more excited by the day!
As for my Blog page name shakti means strength which is one of my many personality traits that will get me though any situation.
Still working on all the little things and figuring out legistics so if you come up with any questions ask. If I dont know the answer it is probably something I should find out and will email Tom (travel abroad guy) and get an answer.
So far I have picked University of Hyderabad, India to study anthropology. I also want to learn a little Hindi while over there and some ancient dances. The complany I finally decided to go with is called AIFS. I will get to do a 6 day tour of popular tourist spots in India before going to the university for classes. I will live in a hostile whic sounds very much as like a dorm with common bathrooms. I will have internet access at internet cafes and can skype people now and then. here is the website if you would like to check it out -http://www.aifsabroad.com/india/hyderabad/year0910/index.asp
Mom called the other day and I got my passport in the mail! Yay! not I have to apply, however I have to wait on the because it will only let me apply for a whole year right now and well not doing the whole year.
I have been reading anything I can get my hands on and the book called Wonderlust and Lipstick for women traveling to India by Beth Whitman has been the most useful thus far. It has put me at ease a little about the culture shock, where it will be extreem Beth has given ideas on how to make them less shocking. The more I read the better prepared I feel for facing something so different from home and makes me more excited by the day!
As for my Blog page name shakti means strength which is one of my many personality traits that will get me though any situation.
Still working on all the little things and figuring out legistics so if you come up with any questions ask. If I dont know the answer it is probably something I should find out and will email Tom (travel abroad guy) and get an answer.
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