So I leave in less than two months, and let me tell you I am beyond excited. But now all the hard stuff comes. I have to pack, get shots, visit doctors, get a visa, and spend time with my friends of course. I just finished my sophmore year, yay! I have been able to enjoy lots of time with my friends so far, but I need a job to help pay for my trip. My parents have been so supportive of my trip and are doing so much for me. Now we just got word that I have to go all the way to NYC, NY to get my visa. That's a long drive for a paper let me tell you, but it is well worth it.
We had a Rotary Lunch a week ago. We had to talk about all the rules and regulations. I got to see all my fellow exchangees though and that was fun. I also learned that I have to go to atleast two meetings before I leave to speak to the people who are sponsering me. I am happy to talk at the Rotary meetings because the Rotary is giving me the oppurtunity of a lifetime and I am so grateful.
I also met a man who went through Rotary to Ecuador 20 years ago. He told me all about his trip and how it was the best thing he has ever experienced. Even though back then Ecuador had barely any phones and no internet, the friendships he made have lasted him all these years. That made my day to hear because friends that are with you through everything are hard to come by, and it shows how warm and kind these people are.
As for now I am off. Many things to do and people to see before I leave. I am counting down the days till I get on that airplane. Ecuador, here I come!
We had a Rotary Lunch a week ago. We had to talk about all the rules and regulations. I got to see all my fellow exchangees though and that was fun. I also learned that I have to go to atleast two meetings before I leave to speak to the people who are sponsering me. I am happy to talk at the Rotary meetings because the Rotary is giving me the oppurtunity of a lifetime and I am so grateful.
I also met a man who went through Rotary to Ecuador 20 years ago. He told me all about his trip and how it was the best thing he has ever experienced. Even though back then Ecuador had barely any phones and no internet, the friendships he made have lasted him all these years. That made my day to hear because friends that are with you through everything are hard to come by, and it shows how warm and kind these people are.
As for now I am off. Many things to do and people to see before I leave. I am counting down the days till I get on that airplane. Ecuador, here I come!
