Things I learned today:
-As much as society likes to joke about how addicted to technology we are, i dare you to try and have little to none in an emergency. As it turns out, not having resources can make things substantially more difficult. So, next time you travel to a foreign country, make getting a cell phone your #1 priority. You might be surprised at how handy it is, especially when things go wrong. Next time I travel I plan to 1. step off the plane, 2. make sure i have a phone (international or local), 3. go about the rest of my business.
-You can't solve it all by yourself, especially when you're unaccustomed to how things work. It also pays to know people with connections who can help you and get you the help you need.
-My classmates are awesome. Even though I haven't had much time to meet them, I think we are going to have a great 3 years together :)
-Taxis in Grenada are likely nothing like they are in the US. They are safe, friendly, reliable, and a very pleasant experience. Even if it's after dark and you're scared out of your mind (which turns out not to be necessary).
-Medicine in the US is *nothing* like medicine in a third world country. The care is still excellent but it's very different (although the horror stories of needle reuse and unhygenic/unsterile practices do not appear to be true-thankfully!)
Special shout out to our RA, the professors, the university staff, the orientation leaders, the island hospital, and anyone else involved with today. You are amazing and I am very grateful for everything you did for us today!
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