New answers received by 11/13/95
: How did you feel when you were selected to go on Class Afloat?...Lily, Staten Island, NY -- 10/31/95
nswered by Kristie Moore -- 11/6/95
When I was accepted to Class Afloat, I was very proud that I had filled the necessary credentials. This also made the dream a reality, and I wasn't sure that this is what I wanted to do for the next year of my life. Everyone was very excited for me. In fact, most of my family and friends were more excited than I was.
I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity of a lifetime, but I also knew I shouldn't make a decision having doubts. I tried to find out as much as I could about the program from former Class Afloat students, but the only way I would really know what the trip would be like would be to accept the challenge. I was very nervous about leaving the security of home and entering a life I knew very little about.
: What is the most surprising thing that you have learned about a country?...Sandra, Santa Rosa, CA -- 10/27/95
nswered by Lisa Mason -- 10/27/95
I feel that the most surprising thing I have learned about all countries is the fact that all or most of the locals are very kind and helpful. In my experiences, I have noticed that all of the locals try to overcome the language barrier in order to come to the aid of the Class Afloat students. The people, in general, are much friendlier than I had expected them to be and they tend to be extremely interested in our program and the places where we are from. I can only hope that people would be as pleasant and helpful to the needs of foreigners in my hometown. I was thrilled to meet the people in the places we have visited thus far. They all add to this amazing experience.
Something I had to give up for this journey was TV. I am used to watching TV, the news for example, with lunch and dinner. Another habit I had to give up was making my own dinner, which I have been doing since I was nine years old. I am used to cooking for my little brother, my mom, and myself. Our meals usually consisted of roasts, steaks, and tacos. So you can expect that going from cooking for three to fifty was quite a shock, as well as eating with fifty people in a large mess on a rocking ship. I also miss reading the newspaper. If it weren’t for Mr. Holysh's short wave radio, I would feel completely out of touch with the world. You can understand why we go through the trouble of looking for English or French newspapers while in port.
: Are there habits or things that you thought you could never live without that you have given up for this journey?...Andrew, 6th Grade -- 11/2/95nswered by Windy Martin -- 11/6/95
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