Okay, so I realize I have not blogged in a long time. I am sorry. But here is my South Africa blog. India will be next with a few comments about Mauritius and Singapore (we were only there one day each). So Africa…. Our first day was, unfortunately spent on the ship sailing in circles [...]
Full Story »Takoradi, Ghana
Six days ago I was in Takoradi, Ghana and now I am in Cape Town, South Africa. My days on the sea are starting to get shorter and shorter. When I go to India I hear that sea days will be short and ports will be often. And with every port, I am more and [...]
Full Story »Manaus, Brazil
I have had another great adventure in another wonderful country called Brazil. For the past week, the MV Explorer has been traveling slowly down the Amazon first reaching Manaus, where we stopped for five days, then doubling back to exit the Amazon and out to the Atlantic ocean.
Full Story »Dominica
So, like I said before my first port was in Dominica. Which is actually pronounced Dom- i- nee- ca, with the accent over the “nee” part. So basically, we could not have stopped at a better first port. It was so amazing. There was so much to do and so much to see.
Full Story »Bahamas
Well, after a year and a half of planning and talking and thinking, semester at sea is finally here. And let me tell you, it was so rough getting here. So, right now it is about midnight, it is my first night on the ship. I have met my room mate. Her name is Lauren and so far we are getting along really well. It is nice to have something go right after everything going wrong trying to get here. Let me start from the beginning
Full Story »Let the planning stop and the adventure begin
In 8 days I will be on my way to Nassau, Bahamas, where I will them embark on my great adventure (Semester AT Sea) you all have been hearing about for the past year. I am so excited. I cannot believe it is finally here! I’ve been planning and making packing lists and such for about two months now.
Full Story »DONE! Now Semester at Sea!
Only 26 days until I am on my 108 day adventure. Some of my other trips include The Art of Living in China, where I will stay in a village and learn different types of yoga; River to Ocean Kayaking in Dominica, its just what it sounds like, I start in a river and kayak to an ocean; A three day Safari trip out side of Cape Town!
Full Story »Ole Miss then Semester at Sea!
Well, things are still super busy and rush is coming up. But because of my busy schedule I am missing about half of it. After rush is over, I think things will slow down again because I wont have rush practices on Wednesday nights any more. That will open up a lot of time to do homework and take a way a lot of stress. My roommate and I started working out with P90X. Its killing me, but overall I feel better
Full Story »The Ole Miss Rebel is busy, busy, busy!
I’m a Junior! Well, technically, I am still a sophomore because I don’t have enough hours to be considered a junior by the school, but it’s my third year so I say I am a junior! It is also my golden year. I turned 21 on the 21st of august! So whether my attitutde is just better, or it actually is my “golden” year, so far I have had a pretty good year.
Full Story »End of the Semester Rush
So, I think I have found a solution to my sorority problem. I talked to the right people about my situation. I haven’t made a decision yet but I am closer. When I went to standards to talk to the president, financial advisor, and and standards committee, we were able to discuss more options.
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