Getting Ready for Summer ‘08
These are some pretty crazy times for a lot of Concordia students. Finals are just around the corner and some who live in the dorms have to find places to stay over summer if they are not going home soon. That was my struggle (and that of many int’l students) last summer since I don’t have family close by in MN. Now i’m living off campus so at least the stress of moving at the end of the semester is not applicable.
Like many international students here I have not been able to go home for quite a while now…since 1 Jan 2006…so that would be close to 2.5 years. This summer I’ll get to go home though! I can’t wait:) I’m going to make it in time for my cousin’s wedding. I don’t remember having met the groom before, so i’m excited to meet him! Also I miss not being able to see my family and friends….home cooked food…ahh yes:)
Before that though, I’ll be here preparing to take the MCAT at the end of May, then go to MA to do HIV/AIDS research at Partners AIDS Research Center (PARC)…this is the field that I would like to get into eventually, so I’m really thankful to be able to participate in this program!
In light of all the excitement to come though, i’m still quite tired from all the work that is required due in the near future. I’m not discouraged…I came to college for a challenge….but i’m tired…maybe I should sleep some more.