Almost Time!

Eagerly awaiting my flight to Germany on Saturday, 10/27 at 8:01 pm (EST), I'm currently making some last-minute preparations. Clothing - CHECK. Gifts - CHECK. Credit card security notified of my travel - CHECK. Oh, no! Forgot my orthopedic shoe inserts in Queens at work! How can I walk for long distances without those?!! Unexpected last-minute trip back to St. John's University, Queens campus scheduled - CHECK.

I feel excited anticipation and some anxiety as the time to depart for my Fulbright experience draws nearer. I feel honored to be given the opportunity to participate in the U.S.-Germany International Education Administrators program (www.cies.org), the opportunity of a lifetime. I think about all of the new people and experiences I will encounter and wonder how I will change personally and professionally during this trip.