This Won’t Be Easy

  • by: Amar Nijor

With only three days left, I am beginning to realize how real this is. Before I was not nearly as excited due to the fact that the trip itself was months away. I realize now that the trip began at the beginning of the year in the sense that our journey starts with preparation. Going to South Africa is just the final exam. There is still so much to improve on after the test.

I can only imagine how different the trip will be from what I am expecting. I have little knowledge about the geography and culture of South Africa and I know once we get there I am going to be even more excited than I am now. Every day will bring a new challenge that I am nervous for. As SN says, this won’t be easy. He never promised us easy and I’m not expecting it. I feel individually we are all still pulling ourselves together to become prepared. Collectively we are ready and I can’t wait to see our results from the test three weeks from now.

When it comes to the interview with Desmond Tutu, I feel that I am as ready as I will ever be. Sure it is important to know a lot about him but I feel we won’t be hearing him speak a lot about himself but instead his outlooks and beliefs. In my opinion it’s hard to prepare for the interview. All of those who met the Dalai Lama said that their preconceptions drifted away once he came through the door. I am hoping for that effect. I want the whole trip to sweep me off of my feet and be the greatest learning journey possible through the unexpected situations that I must adapt to and cope with. It is scary, but I think we can do it.

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