At orientation, we were issued super-cool BYU Jerusalem center backpacks, a few books, and a nametag, then corralled into a "No Food or Drink" auditorium for over 3 hours. blllaaaaaaaa. I suppose the information was necessary, but Prof Curl, albeit brilliant, was a tad harsh in his explanation of his expectations, "If you wear a tight shirt, you WILL go home," "If you wear the wrong shoes YOU WILL GE A PLANE TICKET HOME" were among the threats. YIKES! Some things were a surprise, like the banning of hoodies because some people apparently bury themselves inthe recesses of their sweatshirts, but on the whole, we were thoroughly bludgeoned by understandable rules.
4AM came with mixed feelings. First of all, I was headed to JERUSALEM! THE HOLY LAND! MY journey was underway! On the second hand, it was 4 am. Third of all, there was a plethora of misery between me and that great city. ..aka a layover in Denver, a layover in DC, a layover in Vienna, and a bus ride to Jerusalem.
There are 60 girls and 22 boys in the program; plenty of friends to be made and more than enough fun to be had! Everyone seems awesome and this time together, tired, stinky, and loopy, has been great for bonding. Jerusalem here we come!!!
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