Monday Jan 5th

Today was a long day as well, and we can not believe that it has only been two days since we arrived. We decided that we would go to the school and find people ourselves since we still had not heard from anyone. This was a good thing because they were expecting us and had a whole day planned for us. We talked to many different stories about CMC and got a tour of the campus. It really is a wonderful storey. One American girl decided that Indian people needed help after she watched a women die in child birth because a man was the only doctor they could find. She came over with no idea of the culture or with any money and really built it up starting out of a car. It is owned now by 53 christian churches in India. The campus is very nice compared to the hectic streets, but it is nothing like KU. They do not put any money into aesthetics at all. They really use every penny to help as many people as possible. But even on grounds there really people EVERYWHERE. Whole families come and treat on patient so if you are admitted you are limited to one family member. You can treat people in hallways and on floors. Really where ever you can. Health wise they have the same types of problems we have from what it sounds like, and they are run in similar ways. Everyone we talked to was very nice and helpful and glad that we were here. We have also made many friends. We have some Swedes, Australians, and a Tasmanian so far. We also got the Internet password tonight!!!! I think that is all for today. I must shower and get to bed. We have to catch the bus at 7:30 to get back to school and start on the units. And for those of you who are still worried....the campus that we live on is so safe and empty that females can walk around by themselves in the night. They even have a pool. Of course I didn't bring my suit, so that is on the list to find something I can where.....other international students can even where bikinis here. That is how safe this is.

PS: If some one sees this before Corey, let him know I need him to do something for me at home and I sent him an email about it. I don't think he checks his email very often. Thanks!