It's official. I have spent 48 hours straight with this chicka, from sharing a room to sharing a very squished van seat (like we currently are en route to San Salvador). She wrote this two weeks ago.
Name: Christi Sudbrock
Occupation: Instructor in Agricultural Economics and Outreach Coordinator for the Darr School of Agriculture at Missouri State University
Education: M.S. Consumer and Agricultural Economics, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
B.S Agricultural Business and B.S. General Agriculture with an emphasis in Communication, Missouri State University
Hometown: Lexington, MO
Family: Hubby, Brian Sudbrock who works at Arvest Bank and two Boxer puppies. Beau who just turned four and Rosie who is getting ready to turn 1! (KG Note: I've met them all via Skype)
Hobbies: I love to read almost to the point of obsession. If I'm into a good book, mostly fiction, I'll stay up until 2 or 3 ini the morning just to finish it. I always have the next book ready because I can't stand wanting to read and not having anything ready.
I'm also a big fan of kayaking and try to go every chance I get. There is nothing better than the quietness of the nature as you float down the river.
What are your favorite things when you are not busy? I have to admit, I'm a homebody for the most part.
What are you most excited about? It's a tie between meeting new people and the food! Everything we've learned so far, especially when we met the panel from the areas we're visiting makes me excited to get started.
What are you least excited about this experience? If I'm honest, it's traveling by bus the first legs of the trip. Not because I think it will be uncomfortable, but because I'm worried about safety. I'm not concerned with safety while we're with local Rotarians, but when we are being transported by bus it will just be us! I'm glad Parker has experience in security and I totally call dibs on the seat next to him!
How did you find out about the GSE? I had the opportunity to present at the Rotary Club of Springfield Metro and afterward a few members suggested I look into the GSE and the rest is history.
How in the world did you convince your boss to let you leave for four weeks? To make a long story short, I have an amazing boss, Dr. Anson Elliott! I'm pre-recording my lectures so my class can continue uninterrupted and I've been able to train various people to take over duties while I'm away.
What do you think is the most challenging/scary part of the exchange? Not being fluent in the language probably scares me the most. However, I have learned some so hopefully I'll be able to get by. Plus, Paul is fluent so that will be helpful.
How are you preparing for the exchange? Trying to cram as much Spanish as I can through apps, websites and a continuing education class at Missouri State. I've been reading a lot too in terms of local news and various books I've came across.
I'm a bit of an over-preparer/I'm super excited, so I've already started packing... literally! (KG Note: Again, this was written two weeks ago... and I'm pretty sure Christi started packing months before.)
What book are you reading right now? I recently finished 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,' which was emotionally taxing for me, so I've started on the last book of a fantasy series by Robin Hobbe before starting 'The Path Between the Seas' by David McCullough in preparation for our trip!
What is on your bucket list? Italy!!
Do you have any nicknames? My parents call me Cricket. They told me growing up it's because I sang all the time. I later learned later in life it was because I never shut up!
What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little I wanted to be a marine biologist! I wanted to be the first person to see a live giant squid (which actually happened last year, and yes, I may have cried a little). However, I then learned everything in the ocean that stings, maims and kills and decided that wasn't a solid career choice.
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