I’m planning on doing six months in Chile next year! I’m thinking of taking a semester off of University for this, though my friends and parents think that’s a terrible idea. But I feel that if I wait until after university, I’ll be paying off my loans so I’ll need a job then and volunteering isn’t the best option… and I think that I just need to go. I’m studying abroad in England right now, and being away makes me appreciate the world. I’m thinking of going with Mondo Challenge, a UK based company. It’s not that expensive, definately check it out! It’s only 3000$ for six months!!!!
http://www.mondochallenge.co.uk/
jessikrawrrr's Life List
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1. start a revolution
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2. improve my writing
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3. backpack through Europe
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4. travel the world
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5. drink more water
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6. dance en pointe
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7. become more flexible
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8. read more classic literature
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9. read every book I own
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10. change my name for a year
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11. live in a foreign country
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12. hug someone you don’t know and say “thanks for last night”
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13. create the soundtrack to my life
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14. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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15. meet Anti-Flag
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16. volunteer abroad
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17. learn german
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18. go on a road trip with no predetermined destination
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19. Live in Spain
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20. publish a book
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21. design my own clothes
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22. go vegan
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23. write a book
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24. stop procrastinating
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25. Speak Spanish and French fluently
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26. tattoo my wrist
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27. watch england win the world cup
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28. move to the UK
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29. be super thin
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30. live in london
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31. reread lord of the rings
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32. Learn Portuguese
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33. Read all the books in my "must read" pile
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34. finish NaNoWriMo
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How I did it: I just applied for a study abroad programme at my home uni! I'm in England right now, and I love it. I never want to leave. I chose a major that allows me to go abroad, and since I study European Politics, it's obvious that I chose here. Also, my university does a direct exchange with the one I'm at, so it was cheaper than anywhere else. Took out a loan, and I'm loving it. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I joined a costume construction class at my University, and made a complete 18th century gown, including two corsets (one mock-up, one real). First I took measurements for my model, created a dress form (in the form I wanted my corset to make) and then using a pattern from the period, I blew the pattern up (from a book), and created the corset! Now I just need to make one for myself :) Read how I did it…
So I finally learned how to sew during a Costume Technologies class this fall! I’ve always thought it would be neat to be a costume designer, and I learned how to hand and machine sew, I even got to make a ‘smock’ for the university’s musical! It’s completely worth it, I’m taking more costume design classes next spring and fall to learn how to drape fabric and create patterns as well!
So I just got my second tattoo on Wednesday! So now I have two, three stars on my ribs and now the Deathly Hallows symbol on my hip! [I know, a bit of a dork]. The second time around it almost hurt more, I think because I was telling myself it doesn’t really hurt that bad… since it’s been over a year since my first I forgot how it really felt, so the pain really shocked me. But it’s definately a lot funner the second time around than the first, I was a lot more comfortable, I can’t wait for another!

