Italy and venturing the world?

I changed my major- for the millionth time. I am an elementary education major for those of you who don't know. For the past week all I can think about is going to Study Abroad. I haven't even applied or been given the OK from my parents, but I HAVE to go. I am at the age where I want to experience the world, and see what else is in store for me. I have the biggest urge to just tell my parents I'm moving to NYC and finish college there, I'm sure I could find a job there no problem...back to the Study Abroad. The School of Education at KU offers a program of teaching in Italy for 6 weeks, Carpi, Italy not to be confused with the Island of Capri, Italy. It's $6000 and I would stay for any extra 2-3 weeks to travel Italy and some other parts of Europe. This is a once in a life time trip and I really want to go. I would live with a host family (who spoke English) and I would teach everyday in an elementary school, helping teach the students English. On weekends I would travel with the KU group and go explore Venice, Rome, Milan, etc. and every Thursday meet with the KU advisor for wine and tell her how the week went.

For those of you reading my blog have you ever been abroad? What is it like? I am trying to start saving now and talking to family members that will help sponsor me to go on this trip. I am not only going for the adventure, but also to teach. I think it would be an amazing experience of being able to learn the culture of Italy but also teaching kids English. Carpi is a beautiful city and I would be going the May-June of 2013. I am beyond excited to even apply for this trip.

Back to other news in my life. Today is Valentine's day...and nope I didn't have a Valentine, but what I did have was my family and friends. All of us went to dinner and had a great time. Even if you are single you can still be around people you love, just not a significant other. To those of you who don't know- I got another tattoo. I'm still trying to figure out how to tell my dad that I have two of them...I probably should have told him about the first one a year ago when I got it. Now telling him will be twice as hard. Hopefully he gets mad and gets over it. If not, looks like I'm stuck paying for everything by myself.


xoxo