Monday, January 7, 2008

Leaving!

Some of you do not know why I am leaving for Dubai.  In December 2006, my friend Ben told me about Dubai and sent me this link:  dubai.isnuts.googlepages.com

I was amazed by what was going on in Dubai and couldn't believe I hadn't heard of this city before!  That same day I knew this was where I had to study abroad.  The problem was that the University of Michigan did not have a study abroad program for Dubai.  After researching universities I found that the American University in Dubai (AUD) had a study abroad program, was in a great location, and that there was a way to attend for free. 

 It took me 8 months to plan and gather all of the materials to apply to be a Clinton Scholar at AUD.  This program offers free tuition and housing to 10 US students per term, funded by Bill Clinton.  Two months later I received notice that I got the scholarship!  I was ecstatic!

Loads of Luggage

 I leave for the airport in 1 (ONE) hour!  I can't wait!  First, I have a 10 hour layover in Amsterdam, so I am going out on the town.  All together I will be flying for 15 hours...phew.  Stories from Amsterdam are soon to come.

6 comments:

  1. Damn David ... thats it? lol .... Have FUN

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  2. Hey David! I'm so excited for you. Hope that you have a great time. Keep in touch. Love ya.

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  3. YOUR ON YOUR WAY :) You left just in time, the weather is so nasty here now "lots of rain and lightning" I think you pissed off Michigan thanks for leaving us. HA HA

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  4. Good Luck! I hope you arrive in/with at least as many pieces as you left! (I hope your breather in Amsterdam is awesome as well!)

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  5. Hope you're having a blast man. Put up lots of pics.

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  6. well david you have only been gone for about a week and i already miss you like crazy.
    you pics are amazing and im so jealous.
    i cant wait to see you in about 7 MONTHS!
    well i love you

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