It is time to get ready and leave for Mexico and I am SHOOK. I’ve only been out the country once, when I was 14 years old. Even then, I was only gone for six days. I have no idea how to prepare myself for a two-month long journey out of the country. I am so conditioned to being in either Evanston or Chicago, that I often avoid new places. I’m trying to avoid the self-doubt, but I keep asking myself so many questions: Will I be able to communicate effectively? Can I maintain my asthma symptoms? What if I didn’t pack enough stuff? These questions only made me more nervous and anxious. After taking some time to think about how this trip will impact the rest of my educational career, I made the decision to try my BEST to focus on the growth that will come of this trip. However, there is no looking back now. It is time to go and get this education! I know that it will take some time for me to adjust, but I need to be open and willing to enjoy this experience. After all, it IS once in a lifetime, for me. My final question to myself: Are you ready to do this? Answer: YES!
