Ironic?

Is it ironic that, of all the places in the world that I could go for my internship, I have decided to choose New Zealand, when the only food in the world that I am allergic to is the kiwi?

- Lauren

I am attempting to post a picture of my potential new home (for 4-5 months from July-Nov. 2007).

This is to prove that I'm not computer illiterate, and that I'm adjusting to Blogger just fine! :o)

- Lauren

Preparations

For my own records, here is my To-Do List regarding getting ready for my international internship application:

- criminal record check
- approach 2 people for reference letters
- find out if I need a visa
- write letters to the scholarship office, Music Department, and College of Education re: being considered for scholarships for next school year (even though I'll likely be overseas)
- arrange for transcript to be sent to CSBE after T1 grades are posted
- start a binder for all internship information

That's it so far.... this is a big process but it will likely pay off in the long run!

- Lauren

Welcome to my new blog!

It's mid-October 2006 and I'm in the midst of making plans for summer/fall 2007.... I'm in the process of looking more into the possibility of doing my Music Education internship in New Zealand. Those of you who know me well know that once I get excited about something, I can't let it go, hence my creation of this blog! I figure that if (and hopefully when) I go to New Zealand I can use this to keep my friends and family informed of what I'm up to, how my experience is going, etc.

So let's see if I'm actually going! The application deadline for Global Student Teaching is December 5th. Right now I'm figuring out if it's financially feasible. *hope hope hope!*

Much love,
- Lauren