This afternoon, I met with Don, past and present ILCers, chaperones, and parents to learn more about the specific plans for our days before and after classes. We also went over various items that I might need to bring. Sadly, I was an hour late to this event, as I had dinner plans with my family to celebrate my sister's birthday (It was fantastic, I might add).
As I was late, I'm not entirely sure what happened during the first hour of the Orientation, but I presume that it involved going over the first half of the itinerary and explaining any relevant details. I would guess that this included information such as what to bring on a specific excursion or how to prepare for an event, as well as anything extra about it that Raqeeb and Cecilia remembered. After I arrived at about seven o'clock, we finished going over the itinerary and spent a few minutes learning from the alumni what and what not to bring, in addition to where to get what we need.
As soon as we were done asking questions, Don brought us over to sit with the Vanderbilt group so he could explain more efficiently the loaner items he was offering. I must admit, I was not expecting the wide selection and vast stores that he had of everything ranging from personal fans to laptop security cables. I will likely need little more than a laptop to borrow, but it is good to know that I may rest assured if a need for traveling items appears.
When Don finished going over the traveling goods he had brought, we all stepped outside for a bit of fresh air and a photograph of both ILC cohorts along with the chaperones and Don. The camera that Don uses is a monstrous tool, with buttons and dials covering every side, but Maxime's father managed to figure it out and snap a great photo of us all together.
I think that I am now finally ready to go to Chicago. I know what I need to bring, I know what I want to do while I am there, I know what to be prepared for, and for once, I don't feel like I'm going to forget anything.
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