The journey begins

By the end of next week, the Fall semester of my Junior year will be over. My mom will be coming to Jacksonville to help me pack my belongings and return to Chicago. I will be staying home until March 1st, 2015. During these three months, I will be preparing myself for my semester abroad at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. I have a to do list of what needs to get done before my departure.


To do:



purchase plain tickets
get a visa
create a tentative budget to have a knowledge of how much money I should take with me
prepare myself mentally and emotionally
enjoy the company of family and friends as much as I can






Throughout the months in Chicago, I will be working to make more cash. I believe that the more money I have, the more fun I'll experience. That will be my motivation to work and I know the long hour shifts will be worth it :)


I am very excited for this experience and I can't wait to be on my way to Germany. However, after a month in Germany, I'm sure I will start missing my family and friends. Hopefully, by that time I had already made new friends and can help whenever I get nostalgic.


For now, I will finish the fall semester and try my hardest to get the grades I've been working for. Also, before I'm on my way home on December 21st, I will make sure to say my goodbyes to Jacksonville and my friends.






Here's to moving on to a different phase in my life and growing up!