Global Studies | A 0920-1035
Drama: World Theatre and Performance | A 1300-1415
English Writing: Introduction to Creative Writing | A 1420-1535
History: West Meets East- Imperialism from Columbus to Coca-Cola | B 1545-1700
On 'A' days, I have three classes and 'B' days, I have one class. This
is different from a normal college where you have class monday through
friday. We have class almost every day that we are at sea and then
when we are in port, we have no classes. When planning trips in port,
it is important to realize that there are FDPs (Faculty Directed
Programs) that account for 20% of my grade.
Now that finals are done, I can focus all of my attention for planning
the pre-sale trips now. The online registration of trips are due on
the 9th of December. It is not first come first serve and is more of a
lottery. I have to choose alternative trips for in case trips I choose
fill up and I do not have the opportunity to go on some. For the past
two weeks or so, I have been trying to narrow down my trips. There are
so many I want to do, but they are expensive. There are four "big"
trips I want to go on. One being "Rio Like a Native" in Brazil where
the high light is seeing Christ the Redeemer. In India, I am trying to
decide between two trips that go to the Taj Mahal. "Agra & Jaipur"
which I may have the opportunity to ride elephants when I travel to
the Amber Fort. I will either travel by jeep, or if elephants are
available, I may make my ascent to the citadel on the back of a
gaily-caparisoned elephant. Government regulations limit the number
of times elephants may proceed to the fort (four trips each day) for
the individual animal's welfare.The other trip "Agra & Varanasi,"
which include witnessing a spectacle of religious practice that has
continued unchanged over centuries. At dawn, pilgrims converge at the
holy waters for the ritual immersion and prayer to release their souls
from the cycle of rebirth. This is one of the most memorable
experiences of a visit to India. The Great Wall of China's trip in
Beijing. Last, is my safari in Cape Town, South Africa, which my mom
has planned already for when they come to visit. I need to narrow down
my trips and pick out the ones I want to go on since it is a lot of
$$$ to go on all four "big" trips.
I now need to start adjusting to telling time by military time. My mom
taught me a trick to subtract 12 from the military time and you will
get the time I am used to looking at. I also have set my time on my
phone to military time to help me get used to this.
For christmas, I have asked for magnets. A very random item that most
people would not consider a necessity for traveling around the world
on a ship. A fun fact about the rooms are that they are magnetic so
everyone can put pictures on the walls with magnets. I also am wanting
a new camera so that I can take better quality pictures.
This weekend on Saturday, December 10th, I am meeting some students
that go to college in Ohio. We are meeting at Thurman's in German
Village and then going to the zoo lights. I am excited to be able to
meet a few people before leaving so that I feel more comfortable!
Next week, on December 12th, I am going getting shots that are
required, one being for the yellow fever. There are also others that I
will need to get.
The last part of planning is what to pack?! We are allowed two
suitcases and so that is what I will be bringing. They suggest to pack
what you think you will need and then putting half of it back since
you will have to store your luggage in your small cabins.
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