Africa Here We Come!

Well since Alyssa has already made multiple posts I think it's about time I put something up. I can't believe that in less than five months Alyssa and I will be sitting in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We have both always wanted to go to Africa and this is the perfect time in our life to go. I think that this is really going to be a life changing experience and I can't wait to see what it will be like to be fully emerged in a completely different culture. It's crazy that in 4 months time we will have this experience that will impact the rest of our life. Plus, you all know me and it means four months of trying all new foods. With Port Elizabeth being right on the coast I'm just going to hate having fresh seafood when ever I want :).
Alyssa hasn't talked to much about it yet but we are both taking a study abroad prep. class. It's a really neat class because it allows us time each week to devote to preparing for Africa. As you might expect there is a lot of planning and preparation in going to live in a foreign country for 4 months. As part of grade for the class we each have to create a portfolio for the country we are going too. This portfolio is filled with everything from travel itineraries, and health insurance, to reports about the history of PE and things we can do while we are there. When it's all said and done the class is really a chance learn more about where we are going along with preparing all the necessary documentation.
I'm really excited to be able to keep everyone back home updated on what we are doing and all the new things we are experiencing. You'll have to bare with me as I'm not as good of a writer as Alyssa nor do I have any creativity.
Lastly, Good Luck to the Panthers this weekend and also good luck to State!

February First

We just found out that we will probably be leaving for SA around February 1st. International student orientation begins February 4th and you have to arrive the day before.  That means we are approximately FIVE months away from the big move...