Pilot

Hey Guys, hope everyone is doing well and thanks for checking out my blog. As I sit in Deerfield, bored with all of my friends either back at school or abroad, Saturday can't come soon enough. I am really glad that I am getting the opportunity to study abroad, as it is an opportunity that I have always looked forward to. I remember sitting at camp in late June when I realized it was time to get going if I wanted to make this trip happen. If you know me well enough, then you will not be surprised to hear that I didn't actually get the application turned in until September, shocking. When I received the e-mail from Wells College saying that I was accepted into the program I was thrilled. There are so many reasons why I am excited to go abroad; easy classes, the opportunity to study in a foreign country, the ability to travel through Europe, I could go on for hours. But the one opportunity that stood out more than any was the opportunity to branch out and meet new people. I am looking forward to Saturday the same as I did 2 years ago before heading to Champaign for the first time. The only difference is half of my high school class will not be stepping on the plane with me. My apartment is comprised of 6 guys including myself, and only one is from the midwest (granted it's Marc but whatever). I can't wait to get to Firenze (apparently they are too cool to call it Florence there) and see what the next few months has to offer. Thanks again for reading and I will do my best to post again when I arrive in Rome.

A presto,

JK