Last Day.

Hello Everyone.
So this is my last day here at the University and this blog post will be quite brief.
I am currently sitting in the Uganda Christian University Dinning Hall. The students here are all studying very hard for their many exams which are usually worth about 50 percent of their grades (so a lot of stressed students...). And I feel somewhat guilty as I had only 2 and then 3 final papers... last night all the USP students were given this wonderful farewell dinner.. and I felt so honored to be so recognized, almost undeserved.
When I look back on this semester, I honestly don't know what to think... there is no easy way of summing up what I have experienced here. But I can say I have learned a lot more about myself then expected. I have also learned a lot about how I relate to others, no matter what culture and God. And I would love to maybe talk to anyone about it face to face (although don't expect this big revelation).
We learn and change anywhere we go, and that is exactly what happened to me. I did learn that Uganda is a confusing, but very beautiful place. The people here are very open but very different then then the people I am use to at home (which is a given).
On another note, it does not feel Christmasy here at all... we hear Christmas music, it just doesn't seem right when it is so hot and birds are flying around. Last week the University had a 3 hour Christmas service like I have never experienced. There were a lot of special performances, a lot of dancing, and a lot of loud singing. In order to get somewhat of the essence of this service, I need to explain it to you in person, so we will do that eventually.
Anyways, I must go... tomorrow morning we leave for debrief in Entebbe and then we fly out Tuesday night. Wednesday morning I am going to Holland for five days. I am excited but I am going to miss it here.
Merry Christmas! I hope to see you all soon!
Love from Charissa