I'm Back!

So I have returned to Egypt! This is my third and probably last study abroad experience in Egypt. It is a little overwhelming to think that I'll be here for the next 9 months but besides missing a few things (hot water, internet, family, friends, boy friend) I should be fine.

Being that this is probably the last time Ill be studying in Egypt I have a few goals for myself. First and most importantly, I am going to focus on learning Arabic. The past two times I have studied in Egypt I spoke English way too much, hung out with mostly Americans and just generally didn't study or try very hard to improve my Arabic besides occasionally speaking. Living with an Egyptian family should help me a lot because I will be forced to speak Arabic while at home. Learning Arabic is actually my only goal but if I think of more I'll let you guys know.

So I am living with a family, Mama Inas, Rawan and Ahmed. Mama Inas does social work from what I understood. Rawan is the daughter, she is nineteen and is studying library science. Ahmed is 16 and he is in high school but hopes to be a doctor. They have all been very welcoming and nice. I am excited to be living with them :)

My experience so far has been good. Nothing out of the ordinary or maybe I am just used to Egypt. Well actually today someone called me a cat which I don't think I've heard before. But I guess that is the only new thing so far.

Ill be meeting the rest of the students in the program today so I should go. Ill be sure to write again soon!

Bye!