The Journey Ahead

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Acceptance Accomplished

Less than a month before classes start, I have finally been formally accepted to the University of Dar es Salaam. I have been told again and again that "things" do not happen as quickly or efficiently in Tanzania as they do in the United States. Some students even receive their acceptance letter once they arrive. Maybe I'll enjoy, or at least get used to, this change once I'm there. But the anticipation for this letter was a bit maddening.

You say "Goodbye." And I say "Hello."

On September 1, I embark on a trip of a lifetime. Here's what I (and you, probably) know: I'm a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar. I'll be studying sociology in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for one year. But, beyond that, it's a mystery. I don't know what to expect and am trying to keep an open mind about this journey. I have so much to explore and so much to learn.

For now, I'm just going one day and errand at a time. Here's to the unexpected...