I need to get one soon :O Or two, since my mom is coming with me until just before the semester starts XD (I think that it doesn't matter how far the two countries are, when it comes to getting plane tickets. Okay, will definitely get this arranged by Monday. Tuesday at the very latest. Kick me if I don't have it done by then!)

I will try *nods* I did get a bit homesick when I was in the US, but it went away after a couple of days. Maybe if I keep myself busy enough (studying and doing touristy things XD), homesickness won't be a problem?

Layers. Someone else suggested a bag, for when I take off the layers *g*