Well tomorrow, bright and early, is the big day! My flight leaves at 8:45 am and I go to Seattle to Newark, New Jersey, to Belfast, Northern Ireland...a full 24 hours of flying. I am going to be eight hours ahead once I am there too, which will be quite the transition. Can you say jet lag?
The one thing I was very worried about was transportation from the airport in Belfast to my university's campus in Coleraine. I spent a quality three hours working on getting a shuttle, train and taxi schedule figured out, only to read my email and have them tell me they will be meeting me at the airport with a free shuttle!
So not only will I save money, but I will have a ton less hassle hauling my two huge suitcases and backpack (yes...I overpacked...) and I will get to meet other international students right away! And then after my grand arrival, I have four packed days of orientation and -fingers crossed- making new friends. It's going to be quite the whirlwind :) Prayers are appreciated!
By the time you read this you will be there! I hope everything went well on the trip. Keep this thing updated :)
ReplyDeleteHi Siri!
ReplyDeleteYour mom sent your blog address, so I am just catching up to your exploits. Sounds like you are having a terrific time....Guinness seems to be a recurring theme:) Glad to see you are making lots of friends and taking advantage of the cultural opportunities and social activities. I am living vicariously, look forward to the next post!
Love,
Aunt Becky