Hi, my name is Maura Smyles (if you don't already know me), and this summer I'll be spending six weeks in the beautiful Costa Rica with AFS Intercultural Programs! Don't ask me where in Costa Rica I'll be because unfortunately I have no clue (sigh...). I'm still anxiously awaiting the email that will give me all the details about my placement, including my host family, city, and school.
But on a more positive note, today is officially my first day of summer! I've been so distracted by AP tests, finals, and everything else that happens at the end of the year that I've hardly had time to freak out about how huge of an opportunity this is. I'll be living with a Costa Rican family for six weeks, going to the local school and being completely immersed in the Spanish language!
I just pulled up my iCal to count the days, and there are exactly 40! 40 days until I leave Maryland. 40 days until I must hug my mom, my dad, my little sister, my friends, and my family goodbye. 40 days until I leave everything and everyone I know. 40 days until I arrive in Miami (where the exchange students from the US will convene before we fly together to San Jose), anxious to meet everyone who I'll share this experience with.
With that much to look forward to, I have a feeling this is gonna be a very slow 40 days...
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