The adventure was about to begin and I could not wait! As I waved goodbye I acted as if I was the Queen of England about to make her voyage on a great adventure. My parents were crying, but I left with a huge smile full of excitement. I was going to England and had waited for this moment my whole college career.
Arriving at the airport I was falling all over the place with all of my luggage. I had come with two suitcases, a duffel bag, a backpack, and my purse. Next time I travel I will definitely not bring that much luggage. Once I managed to check in all my luggage I successfully made it to the terminal. I was with two of my best friends from school and we were anticipating the arrival of all the other people on the group flight. The terminal quickly filled up and friendships were blossoming. I remember running and jumping into all my friends arms as they arrived. Waiting for four hours in terminal E7 was way too long at JFK. I recommend not getting there that early and to perhaps get there about an hour or two before departure.
After meeting the people that I was sitting with on the flight, I quickly learned that the guy Chad that I was sitting next to had never flown before. He was shaking and hyperventilating before the plane even moved. To ease his nerves I held his hand as the plane took off. There were 38 of us Americans from California, Kansas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Colorado taking off on the adventure we all anticipated. The movies on the plane never played slower and the uncomfort of the chairs made the arrival even longer. Sitting close to my friends, I conversed from time to time and also talked amongst the new friends I had made.
Finally we had made it and let me tell you it was a breath of fresh air when I got off the plane. Upon arrival, I met the directors Sandy and Denise and just new that they would be fun leaders during this experience. All I can remember is that my luggage kept falling over while trying to make it to the bus and then passing out when I hit the seat on the bus. When arriving at Cheltenham, England I was so nervous because they let us off in an alley, which I had not expected. They quickly assigned us our rooms upon arrival and the elevator full of luggage was priceless I must say. I was living next to my two close friends. This was my new home for the next three months.....
Your adventure seems amazing. I know that it probably was hard saying goodbye to your family but you eventually met new people on your trip. I think study abroad seems great. I wish I did study abroad but I definately understand the whole packing and traveling because I go to Europe every summer.
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