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Preparing For a New Adventure

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January 21st 2009
I am currently one week away from departure. One week from being able to leave my winter attire in the airport with my parents. One week away from what will probably be the biggest adventure of my life to date. One week away from entering a new country without knowing a single other person. In some ways it still doesn't feel real that I will be leaving this frozen tundra that I call home soon ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more