Wish me luck

Hello, internet folk!

My third year at school has been a whirlwind, such that I can hardly believe we're already a third through October! Trying to balance a full course load (all very reading-intensive) with part-time work in the lab, participating as a senior mentor in the International Relations Tri-Mentoring Program, and acting as community liaison for Fair Trade with the Engineers Without Borders UBC Chapter has been...fun? I'm only joking, it has definitely been fun and exciting to finally be involved at my university, though of course challenging. All of these endeavours are just beginning to take off for the year, so I have little doubt that my days will soon be busier!

Additionally, over the last 4 months I have been working on an application to study overseas short-term. This program is hosted by the University of Victoria who has a field school based in South Africa. What I would be studying in South Africa is the colonial impacts on urban and rural development, and though I am not well-versed in South African history or culture, I am eager to have the chance to embark on such an exciting adventure to a fascinating area of Africa in order to learn more. I have JUST completed all the paperwork and receiving transcripts and reference letters for the application, so tomorrow I will be mailing it off to UVic! Fingers crossed that my application stands out and I make a solid impression on the professor in charge during the interview process.

Just when I thought I would have a year where I stay still, something else comes up and I set my sights on the next adventure!

I think life is more interesting that way. :)

Be well!