Am I prepared? Have I done enough research on local culture? Am I bringing the right shoes? Should I have used a different bank?<\/p>\n
With only one week left until I leave for four months in London I’m wondering if I prepared correctly. With so many thoughts swirling my\u00a0head it\u2019s hard to focus on actually getting anything ready.\u00a0 I’ve drafted my\u00a0next Target run list\u00a0three times already. But don’t I need an extra travel size deodorant? No.<\/p>\n
I continually need to\u00a0remind myself to pack light. Only bring what is necessary and will be used often; clothes that can be worn with many outfits, shoes that are comfortable, only toiletries I use on a regular basis. With only\u00a0one checked bag, I know I don’t have space for everything I WANT to bring but I\u00a0haven’t been able to\u00a0bring myself to start making the tough decisions about which things need to stay home.\u00a0 And to think that two years ago I thought I wouldn’t be able to fit everything into one car!<\/p>\n
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Besides just stuff I am bringing, there is way more to prepare. Do I have all the correct credit\/debit cards? How do I get an absentee ballot for the election? How can I handle all that and moving across the country?\u00a0 Luckily for me I am headed to a big city, which is sort\u00a0of in my comfort zone after\u00a0living in Minneapolis and\u00a0Chicago. I have experience with navigating public transportation, interacting with different types of people and the fast pace which will help me adjust to London.\u00a0 Of course, I have never moved across the ocean without knowing anyone before. But I got this, right?<\/p>\n
Either way I\u2019m heading off soon. I am hoping writing about my experiences abroad will give me a chance to reflect on what I want to take away from my semester.\u00a0 I just hope I am doing this right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Am I prepared? Have I done enough research on local culture? Am I bringing the right shoes? Should I have used a different bank? With only one week left until I leave for four months in London I’m wondering if I prepared correctly. With so many thoughts swirling my\u00a0head it\u2019s hard to focus on actually … <\/p>\n