During WJMC – Page 2 – Experience WJMC

I am here at George Mason University and so excited that WJMC has begun! I have already met so many people, including new faces and several people that I have previously connected with on social media. Once I arrived at the George Mason Campus, I got checked in and found my room. Then, I followed the sidewalk chalk arrows that had kindly been drawn by WJMC staff to the Hub to meet my faculty advisor and junior faculty advisor. Chris (FA) and Megan (JFA) made me feel very welcome, and I am looking forward to meeting the rest of the Maroon Color Group this evening.

Standing outside of my dorm room. Personal Photo.

At the hub, I met several other WJMC participants. A group of us were even featured on the story of the WJMC Instagram page (@wjmc_mason)! Then, I went on a campus tour, which was really neat. Now, I am about to meet the Maroon Color Group! More updates to come.

I have arrived in Fairfax, Virginia! I had an early morning, leaving my home before 5 a.m Central Time. Take-off from the Kansas City International Airport was around 8:30 a.m., and I landed at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport before 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Then, I rode in a shuttle to the hotel in Fairfax I am staying at for the night. My family (parents and younger sister) have traveled with me! They will be enjoying a vacation in Washington D.C. this week while I attend WJMC.

View from the airplane during take-off, flight from KCI to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Personal video, July 2019.

After arriving in Fairfax, I went with my family to lunch and walked around the entertainment district that surrounds our hotel. Then, we went to downtown Washington D.C. to meet up with a relative and see some sights. I was very excited because our little tour included the National Portrait Gallery and the outside of the White House! Today was a full day of travel and excitement, so I will be glad to get some rest before my first day of WJMC tomorrow. I am eager to arrive at George Mason University and meet everyone!