Pre-Departure

Four days until I leave for Seville, Spain and I still don't have a single thing packed. I have laid out some clothes and personal items on the floor in my room, but I am not sure how prepared that really makes me at this point. It's difficult to pack for 6 months!! I've been checking weather.com and the climate in Seville is much better than Michigan during this time of year. High 50's to mid 60's during the day, and low 40's at night. It sure beats Michigan's high teen's and low 20's. Plus it is sunny there... unlike the gray overcast in Michigan. I'm sure everything will come together by the time I leave for the airport on Sunday. I know I have everything, I just need to pack and organize it. I will definitely miss being away from Ann Arbor, my friends, and my family for this semester, but I don't doubt this trip will be worth it. It's nice to be able to see everyone from home before  I leave. My expectations are set rather high with all the positive feedback I have received from friends who have studied abroad in the past, but I am betting this experience will live up to them, if not exceed them. I'm most looking forward to improving my Spanish and meeting my host family. I've read that the people in Seville are extremely welcoming and excited to host foreigners. Hopefully they will be patient the first couple weeks as I get acclimated to the city and the culture. I will update you in the airport!