Packing, Planning, Preparing and Ultimately Leaving

Well, two days left here in the USA and they are going to be packed full of last minute prep and packing…lots of packing. Trying to determine what to pack is proving to be a bit more challenging than when I traveled to Europe in high school. Calgary weather is similar to Wisconsin/Midwest, so scarves, layers, fuzzy socks, boots, and lots of warm clothes. The hard part is deciding what to not pack and just waiting to get it once I get up there. So far the “wait-list” consists of: books (which are already ordered), daily hygiene items and a blanket/pillow.

Not much is left in the way of preparing for traveling, thankfully! I just have to print out the paperwork that customs might need and make sure I’m organized enough to find the papers when needed.

I just can’t wait to finally get up to Calgary. I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. My roommate arrives on January 12^th and orientation is on January 8^th, so I’ll have a few days to settle in, unpack, and familiarize myself with the campus and surrounding area. The easiest way to explain how I’m feeling is it’s like when I was getting ready to leave for Marquette freshman year.

Classes start Monday, January 12^th and I only have one class that day, which is weird since I’m used to having three to four classes a day. Tuesday will be a bit different as I have about six classes and only a few breaks.

I still can’t believe that in two days I’ll be in Calgary! Bittersweet moment as I’m super excited to get there but sad to leave and spend a third semester away from Marquette and my families (Marquette and immediate).

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