Hey Africa. . .

So, I sent in my application today to do Study Abroad in Kenya this December. Random, I know. I saw a flyer for it today, and since it fills a few requirements for graduation, I figured I would at least apply. The two teachers I asked to do recommendations said they would. Well, one said they would. Another said it would be easier to do once he grades my midterm, but I have faith that Mezey will help me out. It's hard cause I don't really know my professors very well, this being my first quarter back and all.

But yeah, I'd be gone for the month of December, in Kenya working with the "Green Belt Movement." The focus is on food, agriculture, the environment, and the effects these have on Kenya. Stuff like that. And it's a great chance for me to go to Africa and see how these people live, which I think is really important for someone going into Foreign Policy. It doesn't matter how many books you've read about a place, until you've been there, you don't understand.

So, hopefully I get approved and they let me in. It's such a great opportunity. I'm nervous, though, that they won't let me into the program. Not sure why they wouldn't, but I always get nervous with stuff like this. I've been lucky so far -- keep your fingers crossed for me!