Stephanie Morrow, World Traveler…well not yet…it is more like Stephanie Morrow, American Mid-West Traveler; BUT that title is too long so I am going to stick with the first.<\/p>\n
I have spent the majority of my life in the mid-west region of the United States, living in a secure Kansas City suburb. \u00a0Most of my preteen travels included vacations to Colorado and Iowa to visit the grandparents and to partake in many family bonding activities. \u00a0In my teen years, I began to branch out to the far ends of our country, California and Washington D.C. to name a few, for mission experiences. As college approached, I boldly chose what very few choose to do from my high school and that was to go out of state for Undergraduate school. \u00a0So, my recent college years have involved bus, plane, and train rides from Chicago to Kansas City and back again; wherever I could find the cheapest deal.<\/p>\n
On August 23rd, 2012 I will begin the international chapter in my life and ignite my Fall 2012 semester in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. \u00a0Many inquiring minds have asked, “Why Vietnam?” \u00a0I just tell them, “Why not!” or if it is a close friend or relative I say sarcastically with confidence, “Because I CAN!” \u00a0But in reality I was encouraged by a high school teacher (Mr. Gatewood I hope you are reading this) to go ANYWHERE in your undergraduate experience if you get the opportunity. \u00a0This is my opportunity and I have very few expectations.<\/p>\n
I know when my plane takes off and lands. \u00a0I know what classes I will take. \u00a0I know where I will be living. \u00a0I can look at other student photos and imagine the surroundings. \u00a0I know I will become accustomed to the cockroaches (thanks Anthony for the heads up). \u00a0But, as I know all of these things I really have no idea how I will feel or react to a drastically different environment and culture. \u00a0I am anxious and excited and COMPLETELY freaked out.<\/p>\n
The game of waiting has begun. \u00a0It is the slowest game I have ever played.<\/p>\n
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Stephanie Morrow, World Traveler…well not yet…it is more like Stephanie Morrow, American Mid-West Traveler; BUT that title is too long so I am going to stick with the first. I have spent the majority of my life in the mid-west region of the United States, living in a secure Kansas City suburb. \u00a0Most of my … <\/p>\n