Hi guys. I am checked in and currently awaiting boarding. I just said good bye to my family at the gates and as sad as that was I am so excited to get started on this adventure. I already have some advice for those of you planning to study abroad. My family and I left 4 hours before my flight arrival. We had to drive 1 hour to get to the airport. I checked in online the night before my flight just to get it out of the way. It made it much easier at the airport. I was a little afraid when I had to leave my family and find my gate by myself but it’s not that bad just make sure you have you passport and ticket close by where you can get to them and be prepared to take off everything. I seriously had to undress at security lol! For packing I followed the list that my hand book suggested and I’m pretty comfortable with that. I bought some gum and snacks for the flight and my long layover in London. My aunt travels a lot and she told me that’s what she does. In about 1 hour I will be boarding and headed to London! Next time you hear from me I’ll be in South Africa! Pictures of family at airport coming soon! See ya!

Location: @Dulles Airport, Virginia