A Little Eccentric

San Francisco

Ok, so the ball is totally rolling again. I just got back from getting my visa in San Francisco. It went pretty well even though it is utterly ridiculous. There is no reason for me to go all the way there. This whole study abroad thing is becoming real. I'm setting dates, filling out paperwork and starting to think about what it will be like to actually live there. I will be living (barring any major problems) in the dorm called "Christophe Columb." it'll be 18 square meters and I'll have my own kitchen and bathroom. It'll be close to the center of town and the international student offices in case I need anything. It looks like I'll depart on January 14th. I'm getting nervous, but really excited too.
This weekend I met with Madame Vialpando (my high school French teacher) to talk. It was so great to see her again. We caught up and talked about the French riots and of course my study abroad stuff. She helped me fill out some French forms and we talked in French for awhile. I get nervous speaking, but I easily understood every word she said to me. She has been so great and I hope I can always keep in touch with her. She is really good and focusing on all the positives of this experience instead of what will be scary.
As far as my friends go, they've been awesome. While I was in the SF airport, I was texting back and forth with Cait. When I told her I was worried that they'd all find new people to hang out with and forget about me while I'm gone, she just said, "Bull."

posted by Molly Jo @ 11:52 PM