So, I've had quite the change in schooling plans within the past few days.  There was a small "dispute" in one of my classes, so instead of finishing out the semester and probably failing, I dropped it.  This extended my stay here at BSU another semester...yee haw.  But, on Wednesday, I got the idea that I should take one of my remaining semesters to travel overseas, so I started right away to look into it.  And guess what, this coming fall, I will be spending my semester in Australia!!  After meeting with someone in the Study Abroad office and talking it over with my parents, I've made the decision to go. 

 As for now, I don't know ALL the details, but I know I'll be in Lennox Head, South New Wales.  I'll live in a cabin with other students that is 100 meters from the beach and ocean.  I'll take classes that are taught by true Australian professors.  I'll even get to partake in community service projects that get me hands-on experience with the people of Lennox Head and with their culture.  It's slowly beginning to hit me, realizing that I'll be spending 3 months out of the states, and I simply can't wait. 

Here's some information about studying abroad in case you are curious.  There are several possibilities that Ball State offers, so feel free to find one that fits you!