It's amazing how much I've learned in just a matter of days here about international students. I now know the difference between a J-Visa and a F-Visa. I know what an I-20 is (and it's not the interstate I drive on to get home). And I have already seen the struggles of communication barriers between the students and staff. I give these international students all the credit in the world--they are in a completely different country for one...and going to school/taking classes in a completely different language. I can't even imagine!
It's also neat to see where these students are from. I wish I could talk to them a little more and learn about their lives at home--maybe I will later on this summer.
Classes start tomorrow. Which means the transit starts running again! AMEN! No more parking in another state to get to work every day! Seriously...the parking situation here on campus is ridiculous. Simply ridiculous.
Anyway, I'm excited to start this summer semester as it is my last semester EVERRRR!!
I'm also seeing Camp War Eagle Counselors and Parent Counselors everywhere and it's bringing back such great memories from '08! I remember the anxious and eager feeling if getting ready for that first session. I remember the amazing friends I made that summer. The horrible apartment I lived in that summer. The late night game of Manhunt. The food. The pep rallies. The campus tours. Everything. I miss it all. And hearing them outside my window makes me so incredibly jealous of the amazing summer they are about to endure.
And thank you to Melissa at insuranceinenglish for answering the NYC trivia question!! Three broadway theatres: Winter Garden, Ambassador, Majestic. :) (and great choice of theatres--i've seen shows at 2 of those!)
***NYC Trivia***
Name the two large train stations and where they are located in the city!
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