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 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!