18.4.22 Six days to go until the flight

So, with two days to go until I meet everyone face to face, and until we start our training in Kent I am feeling only positive emotions! 😁 Ever since the date of travel became closer and closer I have tried to picture myself in a classroom in Spain, surrounded by either very small children or teenagers. I have tried to mentally prepare by imagining many different scenarios, and how I would react (for instance questions about grammar rather than a child swallowing a pen...that kind of thing). 

Each member of the UKLC has been incredibly helpful on every step along the way. So informative, communicative, resourceful and the online meetings have all been beneficial. Without those things I don't think I would be as confident. It is incredibly evident that they have a passion for what they do, and they want to see us all to succeed. The rest of the people on this journey with me all seem lovely, and I'll be glad when I can meet face to face with the people destined for Valencia too.

Valencia is my chosen city for the Erasmus, and I couldn't be happier with that 💓 Like anyone would, I have had a quick google to see where I am headed, it looks lovely, it's in Spain after all!  My own reasons for applying to this Erasmus scheme were all related to getting some first hand experience in a classroom environment, so I wouldn't mind where it is.

I have only positive things to say about this whole process so far, it's already been excellent.  All I need to do now is worry about packing, document checking, and then wait! 😀

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