kmunoz’s Blog

Finally, today is my graduation day! I have been waiting for this day for two years. Today is also the day that I leave for Switzerland. Because of the BMCC graduation ceremonies I had to check in very early with American Airlines. I was rushing throughout the entire day and I didn’t have the opportunity to experience first-class check in like everyone else (I am not happy). On the other hand, graduation was very emotional, I did it. I finally graduated. I am proud of myself and I know that my parents are proud of me. As I walked on stage to receive my diploma from the President of BMCC, Antonio Perez, I saw my parents looking at me with pride. I am the first of my family to graduate from college and receive a college diploma.

As I walked on the stage I didn’t return to my seat because I had a flight to catch. I walked straight through the exit doors to meet my parents outside. I gave my diploma to my father because he was there with me and supported me during my journey through BMCC.-

After that I started to take off my cap and gown and changed into my GoreTex shoes. If I had to run or walk fast I was going to be comfortable.

Unfortunately I was unable to participate in the tour of Terminal 8 American Airlines because of the graduation; however I did get to meet Mr. Bill Clark (AA Field Representative Corporate Communications) as well as my Professors and classmates at the end of the tour.

We all rushed to Gate 39 in order to catch our flight to Zurich. Most of my classmates were complaining because they were hungry, but it was either go buy food or miss the plane. My journey has finally begun. As soon as I walked though the American Airlines gate doors I knew that it was no way back. After having a difficult semester it was time to experience studying in another country.

Once inside the plane I relaxed even though it was going to be an uncomfortable 8 hour flight and an 6 hour time difference. The meal on the plane was horrible. I think that every year American Airlines and others airline carriers are trying to cut more and more food costs and the outcome is terrible. We should just be told to bring our own food, and forget about any service at all. For dinner I ate some mashed potatoes with beef, a piece of bread and some salad. That food was the same as nothing, for after the dinner I was still hungry.

I looked forward to breakfast, but once again, I was disappointed. The croissant with butter did not meet my definition of breakfast. Seriously I think that the most of the airlines are charging too much for a economy ticket and not giving enough food to sustain customers throughout the flight. The seats on the plane were so close together. I barely had space to stretch my legs, and to the situation worse, the person seated in front of me pushed his seat back. At that moment I was feeling like I was inside a box with no where to move. I decided to stand up and that was my best decision. I walked around the plane, spoke with some of my classmates and generally stretched out. It helped me to relieve the tension in my muscles and reduced my back pain reduced. Finally I was able to sleep..after-all – I was on my way to Zurich.