Madrid Plans Taking a Turn

After a rough past week of dealing with the IWU Madrid cancelletion, oh, excuse me, "suspension," I have let go of my anger (not really) and have moved on to find a new program to get excited about.

I will be applying for the study abroad program IES which will still alow me to study in Madrid, live with a family, travel, the works. Because the school has screwed us over, we do not have to pay any application fees and we automatically will be accepted to the program. I am not the only IWU student choosing this program, which is great because me hopping on a plane and flying to a foreign country alone is not okay. Thanks.

I am hoping that in the months to follow, the level of cynicism will take a hike and allow me to truly become excited for this new trip. I genuinely cannot wait for the experience, but right now my face is still burning from the slap it received last Wednesday. It left quite the mark.

This new program does not start until mid-january, so that will give me more time to sit around in Glen Ellyn alone. Should be fun. I also cannot participate in a May Term, since the program will not return until mid-May. But as long as I am back for work and Emma's graduation, I have no complaints. Overall, there are more classes offered, more spanish, more people to meet, and the same 4 day school week and opportunities for travel.