Today is my last day in the states! I can't believe I am actually leaving. It hit me last night at 2 in the morning when I was no where near done packing and frustrated thinking of all the stuff I need to bring. I thought I could go out with my friends then just throw everything in my pack- I was wrong. It would be alot easier if I didnt need all these medications and stuff because of issues that might present themself like malaria and bacterias. But it is definately well worth it!

I've been excited to study abroad since I heard of the concept in junior high, although for years I was set on studying in Ireland. I didn't even think about going to Central America until this year when I kept hearing about it from friends who had been on the trip. Then I went on a week long CGE trip to Mexico and got to see how amazing the CGE programs are. Right when I got back to the U.S. I applied to the program! CGE has alot of great programs- I think that is a huge perk about Augsburg. As students we have opportunities to go on these programs and have once in a lifetime experiences- without having to pay alot. I paid 250$ for my trip to Mexico because of a scholarship! including airfare!! the trip was amazing-- It was a great experience.

I've been at Augsburg all day- my parents dropped me off this morning because they didn't want to drive in the snow storm. So I've had all day to see friends and just chill. My flight leaves tommorrow morning at 5 am! wowsa- thats early-I don't even think I'll sleep tonight. I just looked up the weahter and it is 70 degrees and there is no snow. The snow storm was a nice send off today-I love snow but the sun and surfing easily trump it. The next time I blog I will be Guatemala!!