Update :)

So, I've officially settled into school life. It's similar enough, but there are a few things I miss at the UA - for instance: 24 hour access to the library and 24 hour coffee shops. Other than that, it's pretty nice. In some respects, the academic standards are higher here - paper quality and etc. You definitely have to be more self motivated here.

Also, printing is a large pain. I've just emailed my first assignment and I'm hoping that will be acceptable. We'll see though, I'm going to go to an internet cafe later and print it just in case.

I spent a couple weeks staying with a friend on the other side of town. It was great but the commute sucks with public transport, especially with an eight am class three days a week.

However, the experieince so far has been incredibly rewarding.

I've also been chosen as a Reach the World corrspondent for the Gilman's pilot program - I'm really looking forward to it!

Two Weeks in Africa...er UB

Kudos to anyone who gets the song reference.

So, this past week has been just a little frustrating, UB is quite disorganized when it comes to registration and scheduling issues, luckily, it is all behind me know.

Already this study abroad experience has been rewarding and stretching. I certainly appreciate web reg at UA now!

We got working internet in our dorms, but, alas, it's not working again. However, it is supposed to be on again once the electricians do something. Not holding my breath for it to happen this weekend though.

I'm currently staying off campus for the next week or so with my friend, Ogee. I'm staying there because my other friend, Botlhe, is in Maun and their flat was recently broken into, so, Ogee doesn't want to stay alone. Last night we made dinner, it was pretty excellent, we called it Kat a la Ogee.

I'm now about to do some research, so, ta for now.

Internet and Weddings

Apparently, you have to pull teeth to get the internet around here. I still don’t have it by the way – though I have got wireless now, but only around the library. I’m hoping by the end of the day to actually have internet in my dorm room.

The dorms are pretty nice, I’m sharing with one other exchange student, but there is a big wall between our beds, so it’s a lot like having your on room. The student hostels that we are in are nice, they are for third and fourth years only and our block is referred to as Las Vegas. Everyone in Gabs seems to know it as that so far.

Classes start tomorrow, I only know where one class is – hopefully I can find the archaeology labs without too much trouble as the majority of my classes are in them. At least I know where my first class is!

I haven’t met any other Gilman Scholars yet, but then again, I haven’t checked to see if any other student on the award list is coming to UB. I don’t know what I would have done if not for the Gilman, as my school financial aid office is not releasing any funds to me until classes start at UA. I’m able to pay for my accommodation and meals with the Gilman funds… so thank you State Department!

I went to a traditional wedding this weekend. It was a good time. I’ll post pictures once I get the internet in my room.

Ta for now.