As we get ready for the voyage, it's interesting to see how the students have already started to "meet". There is a facebook page for the voyage (actually two) at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=41365828&id=1525538#/group.php?gid=25775671275&ref=ts
The students have started to introduce themselves and ask questions. At least one alumni of a previous voyage has helped with a lot of the answers. They have also started discussion threads like "Onboard Activities" and have linked up some interests like a cappella singing groups or "Great Wall of China" where there is a strong interest in a trip that will allow them to sleep on the Great Wall (at near freezing temperatures). At least one regional group has met in New England for dinner, and others are making arrangements to share rooms and fly together to San Diego.
The sharing of information is great. I thinks it relieves some of the anxiety to know that there are others on the voyage who share your same interest or are in the same financial situation, or have similar goals. And it looks like a fun group of students.
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I was in the group that met in New England! Five minutes after meeting each other, we all seemed like old friends. Conversation was easy, and we related on so many levels...even though we led very different lives. Facebook (the internet in general... just look at this blog!) started that connection, and I am so thankful that I'm not scared to board the ship because of it!
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