There's a lot to think about.

Hi :)

Since I was accepted into AFS-Italy it is now time for me to pay my full tuition. I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and considering different forms of fundraising. I came to the conclusion that it would be beneficial for me to contact small business and organizations in my area who I have built relationships with. Recently I worked on a fundraiser to raise money for my school, and I learned a really valuable lesson: The small donations add up quickly. I always told myself that they would, but after working with the fundraiser I have first hand evidence of this.

Tuition isn't the only thing that I've been thinking about since being accepted. I'm getting more excited everyday as I learn more about Italy, AFS, and my upcoming adventure. I attended an AFS function last week and was fortunate enough to meet a boy from Italy who is studying here in Maine through AFS. After talking to him, I have a better understanding of the differences in similarities between life in Italy and here in the United States. My life is going to change a lot, but I couldn't be happier.

When I tell people that I plan to study in Italy next year, I am often asked what part of Italy will you be in? This is great question, but at this point AFS-Italy is in the process of looking for a family for me which means I have no idea where I will be. People then often ask me where I'd like to be. That question is not easily answered. Any where that I am able to go would work for me. All parts of Italy are equally beautiful and have their own specialties and ways of life. All that I hope is that the place where I end up will be willing to share itself with me. As long as I get to experience new things, which I'm sure I will, I'll be happy.


That's all for now. I encourage you to read my past blog entries, especially my first one, which provides an introduction to me and my blog's purpose. You can navigate through past entries by clicking to your right on the archives.

I hope you have a wonderful day, and thanks for checking out my blog!
~Annie