Summer is over…for most people. Fall semester for Penn State officially starts tomorrow, and while the majority of my friends will be waking up early morning and rushing to class, I will be sleeping in because my summer is still going on. Not that I’m complaining…but man, does it feel weird! Under normal circumstances, I would have taken a flight back to the US last night, and would be driving from New York down to Penn State right this very second.

Instead, I’m sitting and writing this blog at home.

Two weeks to France, and the nerves are beginning to set in a little bit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m obviously really excited…but the excitement is peppered with hints of apprehension. New country, new language, new people, new system. My main concern? Returning in December and not being any better at speaking French than I was before I left. And secondly, on a less serious note…What will I DO without my blackberry while I’m there?!? (All post paid connections in France with reliable carriers require at least a 1 year contract, as per my research, which is obviously not a feasible option. Oh well.) This is only the first of what I’m sure will be many differences in the way things work in France, compared to India or the United States. I’m curious to discover them all, but I can’t help but wonder…

Where did this summer GO?!

Location: New Delhi, India