As I look at my calendar, I am in disbelief that by this time next week, I would be in Israel. It feels like yesterday when I voiced my desire to participate in the Jerusalem Foreign Studies program with the School of Architecture. I have been so lucky that I was "adopted" into this small group of intellectuals and future architects of the world as I am not their typical candidate who would go on a trip like this. I am a politics major and I graduated in May.
When I finally told close family and friends, I've been getting a lot mixed comments regarding my upcoming journey. They range from "Aren't you scared?" to "What would you benefit from this trip?" to "You are only going because of your boyfriend, right?". Honestly, I am not scared-- I'm more anxious/excited; no, I am not going because my boyfriend is-- but what I do know is this trip will expand my horizons and help me have a better understanding of the region This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I look forward to the next month.
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