Day Seventeen

Caitlin H.

April 14, 2010 - 11:00 AM

The following takes place between 11:00am and 12:00pm:

It is good to see Michaela as I walk into the Mills International Center.

This week is International Week on campus, concluded by International Night on Sunday which hosts a feast of international cuisine followed by some impressive "international" performances in the ballroom. I-Night, as students often refer to it, is one of my favorite performances on campus of the year. I just got my ticket today.

As a part of International Week I'm working a drop-in advising table for Study Abroad. Michaela, one of my co-workers, is helping me out.

Unfortunately, people don't seem to be turning up to learn more about study abroad and global internship opportunities. I love the Mills Center, but it is kind of hidden in the Erb Memorial Union. Hopefully students will find their way to us soon.

While waiting Michaela and I exchange casual conversation and investigate the study abroad website. Even though we work in the International Affairs office, there is always more to learn about new programs or updated programs that the University has to offer.

A program in Bonaire particularly catches my eye. Students dive on tropical coral reefs as part of their "classroom" learning experience. That's my kind of classroom! A dear friend of mine was recently accepted to a journalism program in Ghana. I decide to check out that program as well...what I wouldn't give to study abroad again...

Maybe International Night will help soothe my thirst for international exploration. I'll continue exploring without having to leave Eugene.

Authors Note: This term I've decided to dissect my day one hour at a time to inform you about my college life. My own life set to the Fox Network's hit show "24." ...If only I were as sensational as Jack Bauer. In this ‘season' you can expect a thrilling and innovative drama complete with a few unforeseen plot twists.