As I begin this blog I am filled with emotion and excitement about my journey to the U.K. tomorrow as part of an exchange program at City University with UNC's journalism school. It's equivalent to one semester of credit, so it fits in fine with my schedule. This will be my third trip overseas in the last three years, but the first time I'll be abroad for an extended period. Definitely looking forward to being in such a large and diverse city full of museums, great restaurants, and an amazing network of public transportation (yes, the little kid in me still loves trains). No language barrier, which is good. But I'm reading up on my British slang so that I will know things like the difference between chips and crisps.
Tonight was special. My sister and brother-in-law are visiting from New York and surprised me with a going away celebration with several of my friends. I know I'll see them again but having them all there put me in a state of euphoria. It does feel strange to know that I won't be with them this semester but I wish them the best of luck, especially the lovely class of 2013! I'll also be removed from March Madness, although it's possible Tar Heel nation will have less to cheer about this year than in years past.
On the whole, it's hard for me to describe how I'm feeling about this entire experience since it's completely new. The most important aspect for me is to stretch my comfort zone. It didn't take me long to get comfortable in Chapel Hill, so now I'm taking it up a notch. London is bigger, more expensive, more intimidating, but an amazing place. There is no doubt that this will be an unforgettable three months.
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