Well, this week has been one of the busiest most stressful weeks yet, but here we are sitting in the Columbus airport on our way to Santiago! With 2 final reviews, an exam, two papers and two all-nighters, I have never needed a break as much as I do now. The airport was kind of hectic as it usually is, but we’re finally sitting down and ready to go. I am super excited to explore a new culture and new city but I am also slightly worried about the language. And even though I took 4 years of Spanish in high school, my Spanish skills are “beginner” at most. I am very excited to try new foods and experience the vibrant culture that Santiago and Valparaiso have to offer. I am also very excited to explore the different and wide variety of landscapes that Chile has to offer from the Andes, to the city to the coast. Of course, I am also very excited to see the sun, but I am sure I will think it is very hot once we get there. As I sit in the airport eagerly awaiting to board the plane, I am already thinking of different things to sketch and map out while there. In 18 short hours we will be in Santiago and I can’t wait!