In a few hours I will board the plane to my first true abroad experience. I've traveled to Central America on two separate occasions, but only for short periods of time. This time; this experience is for nine weeks and I couldn't be more thrilled. Leading up to today, I thought I was fully prepared. I wasn't nervous, but more so excited and eager. I talked to many friends and family about where to go, things to eat, and the best ways to travel. I kept a list of notes and highlighted my favorites that I definitely don't want to miss. I was fully confident until my close friend started the countdown. One sentence changed it all: "You know you'll be gone in 20 hours, right?" That was all it took for me to question if
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