Finally Here!

Well, in what seems like a blur of excitement and nerves, I've finally taken my first step to becoming a "Citizen of the World" by making the big trek over to foggy London. Preceded by a frantic week of events such as leaving my show, "Wild Country" at Hersheypark (an emotional, but very timely ending), driving 12 straight hours home to Georgia (thanks, Mom), numerous hectic shopping endeavors, and the miracle of my renewed passport arriving just hours before I was supposed to head to the airport in Atlanta, my flight to London began with a sigh of relief as I was finally finished with preparation and actually beginning this adventure.

Upon arriving at the airport I was greeted by Tom, an employee of International Study Abroad, who was - to my horror - holding a giant embarrassing sign with huge letters saying ISA. You win some you lose some. We met two other students arriving on different flights and then took a taxi to my gorgeous apartment in the Borough district of London. This beautiful apartment looks over the building tops and the Thames to central London. From my bedroom window I can see the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and Big Ben wakes me up every morning with his chimes. Pretty awesome. I also have the entire place to myself for two weeks because my three roommates don't start classes for a few weeks. 

We've been in a whirlwind of orientations and walking tours, but I've already began to become acclimated - I can work all of my keys, navigate the Tube (kind of), I've been to the grocery store and the farmer's market, so I'm well on my way to becoming a local... Classes start tomorrow and I will be taking Shakespeare, Intro to London Theatre, Stage Combat, and Scene Study. 

Here we go!