MightyMouse Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi everyone. I thought I share something really cool: my advisor approved me doing 6 credits worth of independent study this summer... in CROATIA Because one of my goals is to live there and help with the development of better special education services, especially for autism, I proposed that I go to the University of Zagreb for a 4 week language intensive course. It's 120 hours of language instruction--it's actually the equivalent of more than 9 credits, but I was pretty sure my advisor wouldn't approve that many so I asked for 6, and he said it sounded reasonable!Now, the biggest next hurdle will be the money! I have applied for school loans for the summer--but those will only cover me registering for 6 credits at Temple... I still have all the tuition and room/board for U of Zagreb to come up with. I know I'm 41 now, but I think I may ask my mom Here's to an international summer...Oh, and for Valentine's day, Teri bought me a "Cool Vest" with an extra set of cooling packs in case my student housing doesn't air conditioning--I can stay cool COOL. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Nina, that's so exciting! Oh, you'll get the money someway or somehow. What a wonderful opportunity for you-congratualtions!Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 That is just awesome, Nina! Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi,How exciting. Can I come in your suitcase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Ernie, sure... you can all come in my suitcase I'm not sure how I'll feed you all though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) Nina that is very COOL!! I hope that this everyhting you want and more!! WOW how exciting!! I wanna come too!! I''l bring my own suitcase to crawl in.. its on wheels!! LOLvery awesome news Nina!! Edited February 10, 2006 by dizzygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 No worry, I'll bring the cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Wouldn't we all make a very funny bunch rooming together!!! Ernie, cash... what's that all I have are bills and plastic cards ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Congrats Nina! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 CONGRATS Nina! What a great opportunity! : ) There is internet there right?! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Congrats Nina! I was looking at some photos of Croatia and it looks beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganjan Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Wow, Nina, what a fabulous opportunity!I think you will like your Cool Vest. I love mine. The extra packs are a great idea. Since I don't travel, I am never away from my fridge more than a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 GREAT NEWS NINA! I hope it all works out for you-------I heard it is very beautiful there.The cooling vest-----I'm so glad you brought that up---what a nice gift. It reminded me that it will be a very welcome thing to have around this summer.Keep us posted!Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 It *is* very beautiful. We were there in 2004 and it's just amazing. If you want to see some awesome photos of the country, here are some links.http://www.istra.com/rovinj/eng/http://www.istra.com/porec/http://www.croatia.hr/English/Destinacije/Odredista.aspxTeri has relatives in Skabrnje, Krk and Zagreb. These cities/villages fall in the Dalmatia and Kvarner regions.This is the Krk websitehttp://www.krk.hr/english/index.htmand Zagrebhttp://www.croatia.hr/English/Destinacije/...Destination=470Happy travels! (even if it's just on the web!).Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hi Nina,this is such cool news!!!!when you will travel via amsterdam and have some time left in between your flights, please let me know. maybe i can make it to the airport to come see you!!!actually, i think you deserve the 9 credits because you take the challenge to travel to croatia and are going to work in a different culture!!corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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