By kenzconnors
As I sit in the gate of my connecting flight in Dubai, UAE, I cannot believe that I am one step closer to arriving in the city of Cape Town. I have never seen an airport this extravagant and beautiful. I can't wait until I get to spend a couple of days here in May after my program culminates! A couple of weeks ago I connected with another girl, Adeline, who is also from Massachusetts and in my program. Luckily, we had each other to figure out how to get around the bustling Dubai airport! Having her by my side has really been invaluable.
Without a doubt, my biggest fear has been the long flights to both cities (13 hrs to Dubai, 10 to Cape Town). However, with the help of feel-good movies, delicious food, and lots of shut-eye, the flight was incredible and exceeded my expectations. It was over before I knew it. It also didn't hurt that complimentary wi-fi was provided. I sat next to an awesome couple on their way to Mumbai; they gave me tips and tricks on how to conquer international flights, which as an inexperienced world traveler, I was grateful for.
Right now, I am feeling eager and confident for what's to come in the next couple of days. The first week of my SIT program is an orientation and I've heard that it is so much fun. I'm also looking forward to meeting the rest of my classmates! I anticipate feeling some homesickness just as I did when I first moved to GW. However, I'm going to try my best to take it day by day and not allow myself to get overwhelmed.
More to come!