Countdown to Casablanca

Hello. It's me. 

I am so excited. I leave for Morocco (technically DC) in 11 (?) days! 

As you all probably know, I am spending 6 weeks studying Arabic in Morocco. I found out a little while ago that I will be living in Rabat, the capital. 

I will be flying through Lisbon on the way there and Frankfurt on the way back. As per my rules of life, I can say I've been there if I eat, sleep, and pee there. 

As part of the placement and NSLI-Y processes, I have had to do two pre-trip Arabic speaking examinations. One for the imementing organization, Legacy International, and one for NSLI-Y. 

The Legacy International one was over a Skype-like app. He asked about me and my life in English and I responded in Arabic. It was super short, but it took a while for the technology to work. I thought I did okay, but I did forget some words. 

The NSLI-Y pre-exam was over the phone. It was the first time I've used my land line in years. She asked questions in Arabic. I tried to answer in Arabic as best as I could. If I didn't understand, she'd repeat the question. If I still didn't understand, she'd reword it and I usually got it by then. 

I'm excited to leave, but I still have a lot to do. I need to pack, but before that I have to go shopping. I have to get gifts for my host family. I need to get to know my family. It'll be an adventure. Let's go!

Also here's a prom picture because I haven't been to Morocco so I have no Morocco pictures yet. 

Learn something today. 

Byeeeeee

Corie.