Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Jungle and The Plains and Peaks are Scheduled to be Mine...

I'm on my way to swimming so this is going to be short and to the point:
I sent in my confirmation materials today, which basically means, I'm going to Tanzania... departure date: January 24, 2012

When I first dropped my letter at the post office, I was a little nervous. I was expecting to be a little anxious as confirming my spot in the program means I need to start thinking about all of the pre-departure things I need to purchase (tent, sleeping bag, backpack, clothes). And of course scheduling all the doctors appointments I need to make before I leave. (I have to start taking my malaria pills around thanksgiving time)

I may be a little nervous, but I'm so excited to be beginning this new chapter in my life. I saw an airplane taking off today and my first instinct was to say to a friend: "That's going to be me soon"
I have a feeling my roommates are going to get tired of my pre departure antics, such as walking around the suite with my new backpacking backpack taking about being "in training"


Love,
Emma

Saturday, October 8, 2011

A whole new town with a whole new way

Confirmation!
After waiting for what felt like a lifetime (only a week, and it was serious test of my patience...) I received the one email I had been waiting on. Sitting in my mailbox, an email welcoming me into the SIT study abroad family! Naturally, I just about screamed, scrambled out of bed, and ran to my roommates to tell them the good news!

I just can’t believe its official! I still have to see the travel doctor to get all the various medication necessary and I need to buy some new accessories, including knee length skirts, and camping material, but I am actually going to be on a plane to Africa in a short 15 weeks!

I guess this means it’s time to start Swahili lessons!!
- Emma

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

Hello!

My name is Emma Hauser. I am a junior mathematics major, biology minor at Saint Michael's College in northern Vermont. The fall semester started about four weeks ago, and I can't tell you how busy I already am! I haven't really had time to start thinking about my trip, until last Wednesday at about three in the afternoon.
It was then when I received an email from SIT study abroad to let me know my application was under review, and I would know whether or not to buy a plane ticket to Tanzania within the next three weeks!!
Over the past week I have been checking my email more than ever, waiting for their decision. It has to come within the next two weeks, so I will keep you all updated!

But until then,
Usiku mwema (Good night... I think )
-Emma