Setbacks and Tips

     I am really wanting to fill out my paperwork... But it has been delayed yet again. It was supposed to be ready on "no later than April 24th" but now it says, "no later than April 27th". I understand that these dates are always subject to change, but it is frustrating to me that I have not been able to do my paperwork yet. I am so EXCITED to find out where I will be going next year. I want to know what district I am going to, and do research on my area, but I cannot do that yet.
I have been doing some interesting studying of my German today. i have spent a few hours listening to Disney music.... In GERMAN! (now I am watching the Pink Panther in German)It is a fun/effective way to study German.
      One of my biggest worried I have had about my exchange is that my studying High German will not be good enough when I go to Austria; so today I posted the question on a Facebook page for exchange student... and they overwhelmingly told me that I would be just FINE. I cannot tell you how relieved that makes me feel. Everyday I am more and more excited to go; I think I might just burst before I leave.
I have been doing lots of things to prepare for my exchange and this is defiantly my first set of tip (or just information) for you.
               1-Join Exchange student Facebook Groups. You will make lots of friends, and they will be able to help you learn more about your country and answer your questions.
               2- Watch YouTube videos in your language (with subtitles at first). Children's videos are the best because it will be simple words, and you can have some fun reliving some of your fave childhood TV shows and movies.
              3-Really, just buy Rosetta Stone or another similar program. I know it is expensive, but it will go on sale around Holidays usually (I got mine on the Valentines Day sale) and it really is helpful and effective.
              4-Get a Job. This way you can have some money. Yes maybe your parents will help you, but I think part of the reason for exchange is to become more independent. If you get a job and work for a while, you will have money to travel and do what you want (at least I am banking on this....)

     These are some things I have tried so far along with an app called DuoLingo. I also enjoy working on my German with the kids I babysit. They think it is a game, and it is fun to teach them because it does help me learn by teaching.

      I really cannot wait to find out my district.... Anyways, there is my little bit for today. I will try and update my blog with pictures, and things like that soon!