Hello world!

For the past five months studying abroad in Scotland has been a very hazy possibility for me.  One that I have always dreamed of since high school so I started the process, looked at the cost (cried a little about the cost), got the applications turned in, GOT ACCEPTED,

got my passport, got the money, and now, now that hazy possibility is in fact a very huge reality.

And I am freaking out.

The idea of going halfway around the world, away from my family and friends is a very daunting thought for me.  I have never been so far a way from my family or friends that I did not have the option of just calling and having them come over or to grab lunch.  Even though I am terrified, I know that if I don’t do it, I will regret it.

Going to Scotland I believe that it will not be as huge of a culture shock as if I was going to a country that spoke a different language.  Going to Scotland the main language is English so I will hopefully know what everyone is saying.  I know that the culture norms in Scotland are different than what they are in the United States but from what I am told it is not that different.  I will find out though in a little over a month.

Until than I am going to hug my family close, spend as much time with my friends as I can, and dream of Scotland.

~Haylee