So I'm in New York right now for my first day of orientations. I can't believe that it is already my last night in the States for the next 6 months. CRAZY! Today was full of emotions, saying bye to my friends before their first day back to Patton was hard and walking onto the plane knowing I won't see my parents for the next 6 months was even harder.
I never thought this day would actually get here! It is really nothing like I imagined. The overload of emotions is overwhelming at times, but not too awful. Everyone is so great at orientation! The leaders are all experienced and I have already made good friends with some of the people who are taking this amazing opportunity just like me.
Time to get some sleep!
Arrivederci,
Emma
