I've been working hard this semester at WSU Tri-Cities, especially in my History classes! And I got a recommendation from my History professor to study abroad! I've done lots of research on where I want to go and even did a project on the city itself and one of the cities most cherished historical figures, William Wallace! I chose Stirling, Scotland! I want a city rich in history, and not too big, so I can make friends easily and not feel overwhelmed, and yet close enough to take a train to the bigger cities, Glasgow or Edinburgh! I've even made a few friends via facebook, with students who go to University of Stirling, Rachel, Nicholas, and Fanis! So far they've shown me so much kindness and given good advice, which helps make this experience even easier and that much more enjoyable! I've chosen my classes, all history classes of course, and all European history classes, one is even about witchcraft in early modern Scotland! How interesting! I start school there spring semester 2011 which is in January and will stay through summer school, which last til August! And I've already got two of my best friends, Raquel and Bethany, that have made promises to visit me while I'm abroad! I'm hoping more of my friends make that choice too!! And my parents are soooo excited to visit, my mom's been looking up all sorts of pics and info on Stirling at work lol! And I know my father will enjoy the visit especially since he is the one who gave me this strong wanting to learn about history in the first place.
I'll be sure to keep in touch, you know me, I love to write letters! And I'll share my journey with you all through this blog! My beautiful cousin Bey bought me a journal for my "adventures" in Scotland! She's so sweet! I'm sooooo excited to get there that often I'm finding it hard to sleep these days! But I have a fun summer ahead of me with weddings, baby shower, x-mas break and then it will be time to go to Scotland! Love you all! Hugs & Kisses -Aariann
