Today I got to move in to my flat which was a fairly overwhelming process. The flat contains 4 single (and good sized) bedrooms, with a shared kitchen and bathroom, although there isn't really a common room.
My flatmates are one girl from the IFSA Butler program, one boy from England, and one boy from Colorado who went through his own school. Only the English one is living in the flat for the entire year. Given that IFSA Butler had given every impression that all these flats would be single-sex, it was a bit surprising to move in and find boys living there. Not a problem, but very surprising.
We're right down the street from a couple different bars so it's rather loud outside, but that's also kinda fun. I now have working internet in my room, which is pretty exciting. :)
Tomorrow I get to meet with my Dean of Students to discuss and confirm my classes, and then I'm attending some orientation stuff on campus, which will hopefully include a tour. And then I should probably do practical things, such as get some more money and go grocery shopping. I did learn that Bank of America has an agreement with Barclays Bank here, so that I can withdraw money without being charged withdrawal fees. (although there's undoubtedly still a small conversion fee) which was pretty exciting to learn. Classes then start on Monday.
I found out that I will be going to the Penrith, Cumbria area of Scotland for my weekend homestay in February. I will be staying on a farm with 3 little children (ages 2, 6, and 7) and numerous farm animals, which will be interesting.
Otherwise I'm just roaming around the city, trying to get my bearings, and just trying to get comfortable.
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Yay farms! I wonder if they have as many sheep in Scotland as they do in Ireland.
ReplyDeleteI agree, no withdrawal fees is something to celebrate. Thankfully, we're supposed to get our own bank accounts in Australia.
I'd be interested to hear what Travis had to say about you living with boys. :P I hope your classes are amazing!