Hello again,
So i've been here a few days now, still without one of my bags, but hopefully that will be taken care of today...maybe I will even get some money out of it. As far as my first impressions, I don't know how I feel about this whole thing. I don't know, I guess I'm just missing Paris, plus right now we're living in a hotel, without one of my bags, and I can't sleep, so overall I'm just not feeling at my best. Hopefully after I get settled into my new apartment and classes start up I will be feeling better. I just wish I could have had more of a break between trips, I'm kind of sick of being abroad, and having to speak my crappy Spanish isn't making it any easier. Oh well, wish me luck, I guess I just need some time. In any case, the last few days we've just been doing orientation in the mornings, talking about the University, culture shock, apartments, etc. Yesterday I went and saw a couple apartments with three other girls; basically the program just gave us a list of about 15 apartments to check out, and we need to visit them all and pick one in like a week. Hopefully it should go okay, i just want to get out of this hotel and be able to get settled. Other than that, I've just been going out for meals and stuff with people, mainly Sam and the two girls from Kenyon (Laura and Florette), but haven't really gone out at night yet, but hopefully will soon. Unfortunately, it seems like the twenty kids from KU (out of 25 total on the program) seem to already be friends and are sticking together, plus I feel like I missed out on some major bonding at the Madrid airport (where the rest of the group spent the night). Will give more of an update as I start exploring more.
Love, Brit
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Cheer up, Britters! I hope that Spain goes really well, culture shock is normal, even reverse culture shock of being back in the US is throwing me and Sully off. Good luck apartment hunting! Miss you!!!!
Love,
Alex
p.s.
yes, Shaeffer, I have a blogger too!
Hey Brit,
We're just catching up but glad that you made it over there safely and will eventually be settled in. We so enjoyed seeing you after New Year's, thanks for the Strausberg "model."
No doubt, Paris has a unique charm and your French is so superior that you had it easy! So, now for the challenge but it sounds like you have a great group there. I know Madrid has snow but think what you're missing here with the sub 0 to single digit temperatures and ICE! Not fun. Remember, January is often not fun with budgets, diets etc. but your Grandmother's birthday and Obama's inauguration are appreciable highlights.
Love,
Aunt Sandy and Uncle Alex
Sandy, Tessa and I are all reading your blog and we all want to say we love you! I am sure things will work out, be proactive and get out there and mix it up. Make some lemonade!
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