And so begins my new blog, a blank white page waiting to be written on. For as long as I can remember, writing has been an important outlet for me. I had always been an avid journal-keeper and blogger throughout my childhood and teenage years, until I slowed down throughout college. The four years I spent at SUNY Cortland were busy and beneficial in many ways, mainly involving academics and relationships. As I approach my full time student teaching in the Brentwood School District, I hope to keep a better record of my life on paper (or should I say screen).
In less than a week, I will be taking off on my very first international trip. I will be visiting my boyfriend, Matt, in Australia while he completes part of his full time student teaching which is also through SUNY Cortland. I have been fortunate enough to be invited into his sixth grade classroom by his host teacher and principal. I am beyond excited! In this blog, I hope to keep a record of my experiences down under. I know that the Australian education system differs from our own and I am interested in seeing how they compare and contrast. I hope to learn about many different strategies that I can bring back over to the U.S. I also look forward to hearing about these teaching strategies through my boyfriend.
If I had to explain my emotions at this exact point in time, I'd have a lot to say. I am feeling a lot of excitement, some nervousness, curiosity, and some melancholy as well. Although walking at graduation and locking up the door of my beloved house in Cortland that I shared with an amazing group of friends was tearful, traveling home to Long Island was the start of a new journey. I can't wait to see what life has in store for me and what I can offer.
And so it begins...
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