Art & Architecture Trip - Prologue

Because we hosted an exchange student from Colombia (Claudia), I had the chance to take a trip with the same company (Open Door Student Exchange) for a discounted price. Mom and I talked for a lot of the winter about where I would like to go. One of the things that interested me about Germany was that it was actually advertised as an Art & Architecture study program. To be accepted, I had to submit copies of my work from Architectural Drafting class, as well as other examples of my scetching/painting. I never really thought I would get it, but they picked me anyway! This will be one of my first trips away from home without my parents - and to another continent! Mom talked to me a lot about things that I hadn't had to deal with before: passports, travelers checks, security for money and valuables. Of course, she worried a lot, too. But she kept me on task all spring earning money (and making me save it...). This will be a great experience - I can feel it...