Queen V

Last wednesday I unfortunately found out that my study abroad program to Venezuela was cancelled because 3 more people dropped out, leaving only four of us. Because we were supposed to go on a lot of trips sponsored by UNC and because there were 2 courses during the program it apparently wasn't cost effective for the program to continue forcing them to cancel it. It is such a bummer because I was really looking forward to going abroad in 3 weeks. They offered to switch us to other open programs, but none of the study abroad programs available are ones that I am interested in, so I decided it was best to apply to internships instead.  On the bright side a lot of the public health internships I was planning to apply to in the first place don't have deadlines until next week and just ask for a cover letter and resume at first, so I plan to apply to as many as possible between now and then. I am interested in working for a  public health organization and the majority of them are i...

Summer 2012 Preview! In 11 days, I will officially be done with my Junior year and starting summer 2012! I will be staying in Chapel Hill until May 20th so I can continue working at the Sheps Center and earn money for my travels. I'm excited to stay in Chapel Hill for a little bit longer, because my sisters will finally get to visit and most of my roommates and close friends will also be here at least through May! Before I leave to study abroad, I will be back home in the Illadel (okay let's be honest-Doylestown) for two weeks to see family, friends, and prepare for my trips!  Venezuela:  I will be studying abroad in Higuerote ,Venezuela from June 4th-July 16th with five other students! I just had another orientation  this week which made me even more excited for the summer. I will be taking an African American studies course on the African Diaspora in Venezuela as well as an advanced spanish course (ah!). I will also be volunteering at an english writing w...