Second Post

 My academic goals are to do great in both of my classes during the summer. As for personal goals I really want to expand on myself, start a workout routine and to make more connections with the people around me. I am excited about going to new place and getting to meet new people. Those are the same things that make me nervous as well. Since starting college I have not lived away from family and to be going so far away from them makes me nervous. So far for my exchange I want to visit the famous museum that they have where I will be staying as well as visit some of the major cities in Texas as well. NSE fits in with my academic plans because in doing the program I am able to stay in a new place and complete the classes for my degree. As far as career preparation it can help me in looking into more post graduate school which I need to attend in order to go on to my career path.  

First post

 I am so excited to be able to participate in the NSE program. Since I had started college I always wanted to study abroad however I started at a technical college and later Covid came and regulations were put in place. I thought that process was easy and straight forward, there is quite a lot of waiting so just be prepared for that. I chose my host school in Texas because I have always wanted to go back to Texas and spend more time there. The process with the university there was also very easy. My coordinator at the Texas university was very helpful and kind through the process and helped me with anything that I needed. There system was similar to ones that I have used before so it was easy to navigate. I still have a couple of days before I leave but my sister is coming with me and we have prepared the travel route and now I can start thinking about what I need to take with me. I am so excited for this journey and can't wait for it to start!