hello friends!
it seems like most people are at their study abroad destination or on their way there in the near future (at least in italy, france, denmark, south africa, etc). meanwhile, i am still bumming around at home, waiting 20 more days. well time at home has certainly been fruitful (read: lots of tv, food, sleep) but as february 2 approaches, there is one thing that worries me a bit: housing. most of my friends are aware that i am nervous about living with strangers in a foreign country, and the UPCES housing system is pretty unique in that we are going to live in flats in prague, signing a short-term lease with roommates once we get there. this means that as of right now, i have no idea who i'll be living with or where i'll be spending the next four months. today we got an email from our study abroad director explaining how exactly the housing process will work:
The first three days (3-5 Feb) are devoted to giving you information and helping you find a flat. You’re required to attend the Orientation sessions but there will be ample time to look at flats. Be prepared: the first week is the most challenging because everything is so new and different. The UPCES staff is here to help in every way possible so don’t worry. Make an effort to meet the other students immediately and you’ll find the process will go quite smoothly.
this is what i got from the above blurb:
MAKE FRIENDS OR PERISH! HURRY! MAKE FRIENDS! PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE! NOW! DO IT! QUICK! OR YOU WILL END UP ALONE IN A BIG EMPTY FLAT PAYING 1000 DOLLARS (roughly 7127392173120 KORUNA) A MONTH!
sounds like fun. we're spending the first few days at a hotel until we can find a flat and the UPCES staff is organizing a little meet-and-greet gathering on feb 1 and 2 at 4pm in the hotel lobby. well, i don't arrive until 8:30pm on february 2, and orientation starts on the 3rd. ah. well i should come up with good stories and/or reasons why i'll make an excellent apartment-roommate in the next twenty days before i leave.
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No better place to find roommates than bars. Of course you could always couchsurf.
ReplyDeletewell, in case you don't make any new friends, make sure you at least bring a bunch of pictures of your old friends.... you know that's what I do :)
ReplyDeletebut obviously everyone is going to want to be your roommate, so don't even worry. If your nature charm seems to be failing you, offer to cook a Korean meal for your flatmates and I'm sure people will flock to you.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can comment! Cause I have a Google account!? Anyhoo, just thought I'd tell you I love your Prague pics even though you probs got them off of google images since you haven't left yet... -_- Hahaha. But yes you weirdo, you'll make friends 0_0!
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