Como se dice "study abroad"?

I got some information (and a picture) regarding my host family today. It is an older woman, her niece, and the niece's 8-year-old daughter. Se llaman "Familia Lanza."

Seeing their faces makes this whole thing suddenly more real. Most of the time I forget I'm going. I'm scared! I forget how to speak Spanish!

Teresa loaded me up with a whole bunch of "going away presents" tonight, including more stationary and cards than I can probably afford to send. So...write me!