Orientation Week

Ok so I just got my itinerary for next week during the week before school and I am pretty excited!!! Here it goes:

Tuesday (Feb 17th): Arrive to Beijing, China

Wednesday (Feb 18th): Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, and a Chinese Cultural Show

Thursday (Feb 19th): Tai Chi Lesson (I'm a little nervous about this), Ming Tombs, and drive to the Great Wall Jinshanling

Friday (Feb 20th): Hike on the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai, ride through the Hutongs, and have a Peking Duck Dinner.

Ahh I can't wait! 

Lots of lovin, Brooke Perillo

Common questions any traveler would have

Here are some questions that have been going through my head before my departure to China:

Will I be eating noodles and rice....... everyday?

Do I have to bring a 5 month supply of Deodorant and stuff like that?

Will I get along with my roomates and will they be cool? 

Will I have to pee in a hole?

Should I dare try the sushi?

Am I going to get diarrhea no matter what precautions I take?

Should I wear a face mask to protect me from the smog?

I will keep you posted if I think of anymore!

Lots of lovin, Brooke Perillo

My first wad of Chinese yuan!!

Just waiting around

Welcome to my blog! My first adventure abroad will be in Beijing, China. I will be attending the University of International Business and Economics. I leave Feb 16th and I will be there until July 11th. I know right what was I thinking 5 months in China.....?! Hopefully it will be the greatest experience of a  life time. = ) While I am there I am planning to take 12 credits, have an internship, and a job. Wish me luck!

Lots of lovin, Brooke Perillo