First Day of School!

Two important events since my last update!!

First important thing: I had an AFS orientation in Santiago this past Wednesday, April 7-Friday, April 9. It was just a check up for most people, to see how everyone is with their families, how the language is coming, how school is, etc. It was really great to see all the people I had met from the camp in Rancagua. We all have sort of a special bond I guess since we endured the earthquake together. It was awesome to see how everyone is doing with their host families, schools, and how the language is coming. One other girl and I were the only ones who hadn't started school yet, which leads me into my next topic...

I had my first day of school today! I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be, but I think that's because I already knew a lot of people in my grade. There are exactly 31 people in my grade. There are around 300 in my school, which is Pre-School through High School. Super chico! Everyone is very friendly. Everyone also slaughters my name. It's quite comical. As I walk through the school yard, I hear little kids tell their moms, "Look Mom! It's Stephanie! The girl from the United States!" I don't even know who any of these kids are...People say hi to me that i've never seen before! Something I don't get in the US. I like it! When I say i'm from California, they think it's the coolest thing since sliced bread.

I have classed until 6pm everyday except Monday, on which I have classes until 4pm. Ridiculously late, I know. When I got home today, I watched Flight Plan in Spanish. I was completely whooped. Too bad today was the short day...

I'll try to be more frequent with my updates. Thanks for reading!!

Steph