Finals

Of course, the week of finals I got the flu. I was so delirious, I don't even really remember much from those days. I didn't even get out of bed. 

Finals went really well. I got an almost perfect score, and the highest score in my class. My teacher informed me that good marks make for a very boring report card. She also told me she loved having me in her class and that she hopes I stay in Poland. 

Me, Marek, Anastasia & Doro at Lizard King

After finals, the theater class had their final performance, a play in Polish - which was hilarious - and afterwards, the school director sent us all over to a bar in the square where he had reserved us a table for karaoke night. Only in Poland. 

 Patricia. She is from Budapest and is one of my favorites!
So sweet and so much fun on the dance floor! We
had a wipeout one night dancing, and have
been dance partners ever since.

The presentation of diplomas took place in one of the main university buildings a few days later. Students that are only here for one semester received diplomas in a little ceremony. I said good-bye to many of my classmates that won't be returning. It was sad, but they all offered to be tour guides if I ever went to their countries. It's nice to know people in so many different places. 

Part of the gang at Luisa, one of our favorite 

dance spots.

Since all of Poland pretty much is on break, the city became party central practically overnight. At night the streets are packed with people, many of them, completely wasted. It's pretty hilarious to see them weave their way down the streets. They often have trouble getting on and off the trams and some of them just get on, find a seat and pass out. 

Notice the lipstick on my

forehead...Shelley kissed me good-bye 

and I couldn't get it off. It was the running

joke of the night.

My classmates and I went out together for about five days in a row and then people started heading out on their winter travels. It was so exciting to hear where everyone was going and I can't wait to hear the stories when they get back!

Piotr & Nico feelin the music at Karaoke

I decided to go to Budapest. Everyone I know here has already been, so I set about booking my first trip abroad solo. It was incredibly nerve-wrecking to plan. I did nothing but sit on my computer for several days straight. Fortunately, a few of my classmates live right outside of Budapest, and they were able to help me a little. Several months ago I became a member of the couchsurfing community here in Krakow, through which I have met some great people, so I decided to try my first couchsurfing adventure in Budapest. I got a bus ticket, booked a couch and headed on my merry way. 

Karaoke night