Hi Aida!
I don't think there are that many problems in the USA, do you? Don't pay too much attention to the media - it gives a distorted vision of things. I know some people who are studying over there at the moment and they are having a whale of a time.I recommend visiting the USA - I went to New York and then down the east coast to Virginia and had a great time.
I think it's easy to forget about the Blogger, because it's something extra and different for most people. Since I found this system of writing notes down that anyone can see and that can be seen from any computer, I have been using it a lot. For example, take a look at
this.
I think doing the innvative programme is a good idea - the students doing it this year seem to have had a great time and have learned a lot. Holland is a good choice for a place to live - I think it's a really interesting country, and the people are very friendly. A good friend of mine lived there for a year on the coast and she had a fabulous time.
Let me know what you decide at the International meeting...
