I've finally made it and the Oceanic II (our ship) has left Hong Kong. Around noon today we boarded The Scholar Ship (TSS) and began the process of getting familiar with our surroundings. It is a crash course in friendship but definitely exciting. There are only 152 students on the boat, around 35 faculty and staff, and then the crew of the ship equaling a little over 300 people. Together, we represent over 50 nationalities world wide. Having been built in the late 1960s the ship is a little dated but I'm finding it rather pleasant. My roommate Kathleen is 21 and from New Brunswick, Canada. We've hit it off fantastically and I think the living situation should suit us both just fine. Other than that the day has been full of get-to-know-you games and icebreakers.
All in all I am super excited and totally pumped about the experience. We are out to sea for about seven days so we have a lot of time to meet and get adjusted. We will have our first classes and a number of events on board before we reach Shanghai.
3 comments:
Hi Brittany,
Its Sam and Mom. We are loving reading about all of your fabulous adventures! We can't wait to see some pictures of the boat, friends, sights, etc. We are packing up at Vail to head to Winter Park. I took everyone down some tough stuff yesterday so we are moving a bit slow this morning. We miss you lots...keep up the good work on the blog..we love it!!!
Sammy
Hi britt,
Sounds like you are having a good time. Charlie wants to know if your 1960's boat is equiped with a basketball court, a climbing wall, and a disco dance-floor. Yesterday, I snowboarded off a 10 ft cliff (soft powder landing.) But, I'm really sore, and it hurts to type.
Much love,
Benji
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