Look Who's Back
Well it's not exactly Europe, but around these parts, it's about as close as. Welcome to the next place of my life journey: Ottawa, the capital of our fair country. Here I will live out the next four years (or more) while attending the University of Ottawa in the Medieval and Renaissance Studies program.
Now many have asked "why Medieval studies?" Well I will tell you. I love, love, love history. Nothing thrills me more then studying old stuff. My determination to get to Europe to gaze in wonder at hundreds of aged churches, castles, and various articles of importance was proof enough of that. I will eventually begin to focus on the politics of the age as I continue my schooling. Eventually I will be an expert in my area. Just kidding. Best laid plans. Medieval studies makes for a variety of careers, despite its specialization. And eventually I will be old enough to choose that career, but as of right now, I'm here to learn. I'm 19 and have no intentions of focusing on beginning a career path quite yet.
University is so different. It's not different then what I expected, but it is very different from what I have experienced of late. I feel as though adjusting to life in Germany was easier then this. But then that was a Christian environment. Totally inside my comfort zone. This? This is totally outside. Sure those first two or three weeks at Bodenseehof were the most awkward of my entire life, but we had one thing in common: we were all seeking Christ. Here it's a different story.
I am almost terrified to be with people. I've mostly stuck by myself this past first week, and I know that things will change, but in the meantime my experience has been rather friendless (with the exception of my friend Liz from Bodenseehof who lives five minutes from me). The only people I've slightly met are those uptight smart kids who take school way too seriously. The go getters, the goodygoods, the eager beavers. That's what I get for following my mother's and sister's advice to sit at the front of the classroom. But I jest. I can be the impatient person who expects overnight results.
To be perfectly honest, I don't think I've ever been this scared in my life. My over active imagination is creating images of me failing my classes and remaining friendless (except for Liz and my hosts, the Thiessens) for FOREVER. I hope everyone is getting a bit of a chuckle out of this. So yes, I am impatient, non outgoing, and dramatic. I think difficult situations bring out the worst in me, and when it comes to university, so far, I fear the worst.
Much love,
Mickeelie
Now many have asked "why Medieval studies?" Well I will tell you. I love, love, love history. Nothing thrills me more then studying old stuff. My determination to get to Europe to gaze in wonder at hundreds of aged churches, castles, and various articles of importance was proof enough of that. I will eventually begin to focus on the politics of the age as I continue my schooling. Eventually I will be an expert in my area. Just kidding. Best laid plans. Medieval studies makes for a variety of careers, despite its specialization. And eventually I will be old enough to choose that career, but as of right now, I'm here to learn. I'm 19 and have no intentions of focusing on beginning a career path quite yet.
University is so different. It's not different then what I expected, but it is very different from what I have experienced of late. I feel as though adjusting to life in Germany was easier then this. But then that was a Christian environment. Totally inside my comfort zone. This? This is totally outside. Sure those first two or three weeks at Bodenseehof were the most awkward of my entire life, but we had one thing in common: we were all seeking Christ. Here it's a different story.
I am almost terrified to be with people. I've mostly stuck by myself this past first week, and I know that things will change, but in the meantime my experience has been rather friendless (with the exception of my friend Liz from Bodenseehof who lives five minutes from me). The only people I've slightly met are those uptight smart kids who take school way too seriously. The go getters, the goodygoods, the eager beavers. That's what I get for following my mother's and sister's advice to sit at the front of the classroom. But I jest. I can be the impatient person who expects overnight results.
To be perfectly honest, I don't think I've ever been this scared in my life. My over active imagination is creating images of me failing my classes and remaining friendless (except for Liz and my hosts, the Thiessens) for FOREVER. I hope everyone is getting a bit of a chuckle out of this. So yes, I am impatient, non outgoing, and dramatic. I think difficult situations bring out the worst in me, and when it comes to university, so far, I fear the worst.
Much love,
Mickeelie
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