When I found out that I got accepted
to this program I was so excited! I guess I called my mom first and posted on
Twitter. Which is pretty normal for me when something exciting happens. It was
such a relief. I was so happy and immediately I started planning! I have
been looking forward to this since last spring semester. I started my
application in the summer then I went away to Uganda for seven weeks on a
service trip. When I came back all I was certain of was that I couldn't wait to
get back to Africa! This semester I changed my major and joined some new clubs.
I felt lost but intrigued. There were so many outstanding opportunities
available to me and I was so ready to dive into everything. I was reserved
though, I thought it all through. But one thing I was sure about was that
I wanted to see a different part of Africa and perform more meaningful service.
I cannot find a better thing in my life right now than my connection to
service. I am really truly happy when I am helping other people and making a
difference. That's why I am working to earn a great education and go out in the
word and do service forever. I have dreams of Teach for America and Peace Corps
someday!! But right now, this program feels natural and just so exciting! I
have to get used to saying "I am going to Cape Town next semester!"
which is CRAZY, but I am so pleased and eager to be part of this program and to
get to work with such motivated and like minded peers. This is going to be so
incredible and amazing and I trust that we will all have the most memorable and
life changing experience of our lives! I am ready for the challenge and I
am more excited than ever to learn and live in Cape Town!
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