Well, Not Yet

Hello folks!


So, here's the deal...


I was originally going to start this blog, when I began my studies in the UK. I saw a great potential for humorous situations as I adjusted to life across the pond, a way to relieve some of the stress of living in a new country, and a way for those back home to keep up on my goings on. Since I made the decision on Sunday that I would be going, I have already begun to discover that the potential for humor also exists in the preparation to move countries. Also, that the amount of work involved in doing so could present a lot of stress that may need to be siphoned away. So, even though the title of this blog is A Bellingham Yank in the UK... Well, not yet.


I don't promise to be a faithful blogger. I plan to be. I plan to write at least once a week. But as we all know, the best laid plans...


So, what have I done this week in preparation? Well, my good friend, Ben, who is from the UK and is studying in the US found me lots of online information about visas. He discovered what kind I'll need, and that my student visa will also allow me to be employed while I study. Yay! Also, having gone through the same process, in reverse, he compiled a handy "to do" list for me, to help begin this monumental task.



I began sifting through the information on the website of what I hope to be my future school. I discovered how to apply and what kinds of funding and scholarships are available to US students in the UK... Basically, I found a way to make my "to do" list grow by leaps and bounds... Great. Thanks for that. I was hoping to have more to do. hmmmm.



Oh well. Better to find out early on... I guess...