Kira (Thailand): Finally Here

I am sitting in an internet cafe in Bangkok.
I arrived at Dulles airport on Saturday, and the lady checking bags gave me a full 10 minute lecture on the possibility of deportation. "It will be between you and the Thai government." After that ordeal, the flights were smooth, and I didn't run into any problems at customs, surprisingly enough. We just got here last night, but we are leaving again tomorrow morning for a week of orientation at a resort. The program involves a lot of short trips, especially homestays. I tried to count the number of homestays, but eventually got bored and lost count. We also don't really have weekends.
The other program participants have been likable so far, and I think I'm already falling in love with Thailand. A few of us ate lunch today at an outdoor eating area. The food here is amazing, everywhere, and unimaginably inexpensive. At our orientation sessions today, we began discussing issues, and I feel like everyone is fairly well-informed and interested.
I am very excited for the semester.
Hope everyone is well.