steveT95 Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 I have been given a chance to book myself onto a trip with a local university. Although I am not at that level of study yet. It is a trip to Borneo, to see Orangutans and study the local wildlife. It is a 3 week trip and my Dad has offered to pay half of the cost which is incredibly kind of him. I have to make a decision very soon about whether or not to go. I have been wanting to go there for years but now I have the chance, I am unsure. I could make up any number of reasons saying it would interfere with my studies but the truth is it would help them and I am just scared. I have never been away for as long as 3 weeks before and I have never been away without family or close friends. Especially not to the other side of the world. I am really worried about this. Could anyone give me some guidance please?
wavejumper Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 GO! Just go. Everything will fall into place once you commit. it's an opportunity of a lifetime that you most likely will regret if you don't. Give us a trip update when you return 2
MidwestUSA Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 GO! Just go. Everything will fall into place once you commit. it's an opportunity of a lifetime that you most likely will regret if you don't. Give us a trip update when you return Oh, heavens YES! GO! All your anxiety will be out the window when you step off the plane. I'm assuming you're young, chances like this won't necessarily come along later. Safe travels to you!
Author steveT95 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 Well then, to quote Bilbo Baggins 'I'm going on an adventure!!' So nervous though. I don't know anyone that will be going.
mea_M Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Go, Go, Go. YOLO.. I hope you know what that means. I learned it from the teens in my house. Mea:) 1
KatZee Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Yeah, this is like, not even a thing. You go. And you meet people. 1
nepo Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 No question to be asked here! You need to go! 3 weeks will fly and by the end of it you would wish you had another 3! This really is a wonderful opportunity.
HorseLuck Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Oh goodness, take me with you!! I'd be in the same boat as you, never having been away. The initial anxiety is normal. It will dissipate once you're there. You don't want fear holding you back. It would be something you come to regret. The people you're going with would share the interest so I'm sure you wouldn't have any issues as far as making friends goes. Set up certain times of the day to communicate with your family while you're away. Can you skype? 1
pink_sugar Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 I have been given a chance to book myself onto a trip with a local university. Although I am not at that level of study yet. It is a trip to Borneo, to see Orangutans and study the local wildlife. It is a 3 week trip and my Dad has offered to pay half of the cost which is incredibly kind of him. I have to make a decision very soon about whether or not to go. I have been wanting to go there for years but now I have the chance, I am unsure. I could make up any number of reasons saying it would interfere with my studies but the truth is it would help them and I am just scared. I have never been away for as long as 3 weeks before and I have never been away without family or close friends. Especially not to the other side of the world. I am really worried about this. Could anyone give me some guidance please? Do it! I've learned to take chances...if you never take a chance because you're too busy thinking "what if" you could really miss out on a lot. Live life with no regrets and go on this trip.
Author steveT95 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Posted November 12, 2013 Oh wow. Thank you for the response guys. I have told my teacher and parents I am going I just need to pay the deposit now. I think I am actually less anxious. I couldn't have come to this decision without your responses. I don't know why I hesitated to say yes to it. Only last week I was telling myself I had nothing to lose so should try whatever I wanted. I think life got too comfortable again. 1
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