It still has not hit me that in less than 3 weeks I will be on a different continent. I am very excited but the closer it gets the more I realize I need to do. The next few weeks are going to be a whirlwind: class, packing up my dorm, finals, and packing for the trip. I hope that I am well prepared and after orientation I am feeling better about the trip. I still find myself … [Read more...] about Closer By Each Day
This week I wanted to learn some basics about what to experience in Myanmar. I know that it will be quite different than anything I could imagine because of the government that they have been under for so many years. Here are some of the things that I have found: -Press in Myanmar has taken off. The government used to regulate everything that was published, but now there is … [Read more...] about Jumping into Myanmar
After looking over the itinerary I came across a curious pit stop that we will be stopping at on the way to An Giang. I began to wonder, a floating market? Like you float and the markets are on land beside you? No. The market floats by you as you stand on land? No. The market, including the buyers and vendors float in boats along a river? Yes. "This is starting to get … [Read more...] about Cai Rang Floating Market
Today I met with Dr. Philpot to discuss my dietary challenges I will be facing while traveling. I cannot eat gluten (wheat, oats, barley, or rye) or lactose, so it should be an adventure in itself to find food to eat while in Asia. It is going to take some planning to make sure that I have everything that I need on the trip, but with Dr. Philpot's help, I think that it … [Read more...] about One Step at a Time
This week I received my packet for the trip and had my first official meeting. It is kind of scary but thrilling all at the same time. I have gone out of the country a few times, but never without family; I also have never been to any asian countries. I know that I will be learning so much and it will be an exciting adventure that I will cherish for the rest of my life. It will … [Read more...] about It all begins here