Truly Amazing...

Ah.... I cant wait to get out of this carriage! I think to myself as I turn over what is about to unfold in my mind.  The best tech school Equestria has to offer! And I got accepted!  Equestria is riddled with various colleges that offer highly advanced technology courses, but Equestria Institute of Technology is the best.  While most colleges are located around Canterlot, EIT is right outside Ponyville.

The carriage stops and the door swings open.  I look up to see myself greeted by a gray coated pony with a black mane.

"Hello, Greetings, and Welcome to Equestria Institute of Technology!"  The  grey greeter beamed with enthusiasm.  "My name is Cordial and I'll be your first friend here at EIT!"

A freshman's welcome Eh... I wonder how many times he has to repeat that one... I thought to myself and let out a sly grin.

"It is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Cordial, and I can't wait!  I reply with a giddy smile.

"Alright lets see your Mr. ... Travis?  Yes! Mr. Travis! from the United States.  Welcome to Equestria Mr. Travis, have you been here before?"  "Yes I Have, every few years I visit Equestria on vaction with my family."  I respond while reminiscing on past visits to this beautiful land.

"Welcome back then...Ok Travis, can we begin our tour of the school?" Cordial asked with his face still smiling. I took a minute to pay the carriage, and agreed to walk with Cordial.  Right before we set off, I took a moment to appreciate my surroundings... Flowers adorned the grass right in front of what appeared to be a main building.  The main building was constructed with stone and marble, and shown signs of Greek architecture. Wow! This is much better than the brochure! I almost spoke out loud as Cordial received my attention.

"Shall we be off?" he asked as we walked towards the campus.

Humans...Stallions...Mares...Ponies...Griffons...Unicorns... I can't even list out the different species of intelligent animals conversing, laughing, and abiding in just the courtyard alone.  The courtyard resided behind the main Student Center, and connected the various classroom buildings together.  Each building displayed a different style of architectural taste, and sophistication.

"Right here is the Student Center! Everything from billiards tables to restaurants are housed in that building.  Also note that if you find yourself in need of a class change, seek out the Student Services desk on the first floor."  A green mare accompanied by her friend walked by me and both giggled.

"Omg you see that? ANOTHER human! They're taking over! hehe!"  The green one muttered under her breath.

Really? are humans looked down upon here?!  ... I don't know how I'm going to fit in here...  I quickly think to myself in a panic.

"As you can see the student body here at EIT is as diverse as the classes we offer!  We pride ourselves as the most forward thinking and accepting university in Equestria.  Where other universities have policies against students dating, we let the individual be themselves without fear!" Cordial hailed as he lit up full of pride.   My mind wondered off as he continued to ramble about buildings, policies, and classes.  I couldn't stop thinking about what that mare had said....

Another human?  Whats wrong with us humans...?  I hope it was only a joke.  For if it was not, my chances of landing a date are... slim to say the least!

"Hello." I hear someone say as I snap out of deep thought.  A human girl about 5'11" with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes is standing in front of me with her arm extended.

"Oh Hello." I blurt out trying to recover from voiding out Cordial's rambling.  Shaking her hand, I notice Something about this girl...  We are the only humans in the courtyard at the moment.

"My name is Jane Elberton." she softly replies.

"Travis, so what brings you here?"

"Well that concludes my tour Travis... you can explore but remember to set up your apartment!" Cordial interrupted and then proceeds to trot off.

"I see you met Cordial." Jane responds seemingly not batting an eye to the interruption.

"Yeah he showed me around... hes a bit... enthusiastic." I say with a feeling of confusion.

"He's pretty much the school recruiter, even though the school is advanced... its not how they say it is."  Jane warned with a sharp look.

"Make sure to drop by my dorm later.  We need to talk about some things before you go out into public.  For today, leave your interactions with other species at greetings only... Alright?" She whispered to me while leaning in close.

"That's fine by me..."

"Seven o' clock sharp, building 3, room 214." With that being said, she smiled and walked off.

Man... that was odd!  What did she need to talk to ME for?  Especially on the first day and make it so urgent?  I'll just have to see...   I begin walking to my dorm, fatefully, in building 3.  Looking down at the card the room number displayed 460, on the fourth floor.  Ponies, Griffons, Diamond Dawgs, even Zebras past me as I made my way to the dorm building.  I noticed one pony in particular with a pinkish grey coat and a purple mane staring at me while I walked by the electronics building.  She had what I would call a "mundane" purple color to her eyes.  Is she eyeing me?  I thought as I stared back trying to figure her out.  I saw her giggle as I almost dropped the gaze... then she winked at me.  My face started to feel hot and I realized... this pony made me blush!  I quickly broke the gaze and walked with intent to building 3.  she made me blush... remember what Jane said.   I desperately reminded myself, really wanting to talk to people.  I'm very social, and it's hard to control myself when new people Especially Ponies are around.

When I was a kid, my parents would take me on trips to Equestria because my old man loves to travel, and his employer gave free vacations here.  The traveling industry has been pushing Equestria as a destination ever since it was discovered.  We visited the beaches, toured the Canterlot Castle... we even met Princess Celestia!  My dad almost embarassed all of humanity in front of her by not bowing!  Although everything was fine, my mother especially got on his case.  When I was a senior in High School, I heard of the Equestria Trade Student Program.  The program sounded too good to be true, a full scholarship, live in Equestria, and tons of new ponies to make friends with.  Princess Celestia hoof picks the 80 humans that get to each year.  Not only did she pick me, she remembered my family!  In the acceptance letter, she wrote how she was happy to welcome me back personally, and if I need anything to just ask.  I plan on seeing her soon, the royal dinner for all the humans accepted is march 15th.  Today is August 3rd.  Although it is a long time off, I wrote a letter to her asking to meet whenever she might have the time for it.  Unlike the Presedent of the United States, both Celestia and Luna will meet with ordinary citizens almost any time they have.  With my trip down memory lane consuming my walk to my room, I arrived.

"Room 460." I said to myself out loud as I opened the door.

The room was pretty spacious, it looked like it could house two people at least, but my room key said it was just for me.  A medium sized T.V. hung in the living room area with a three person couch sitting 5' back from it.  The room was all carpet until it hit the kitchen area which was tile.  Kicking off my shoes and feeling the carpet beneath my feet felt like heaven from all the walking I had just done.  I took another look at the living room and noticed all my boxes of things stacked in the corner, waiting for me to unpack them.  I walked over to the boxes and started to sort them.  clothes... Office Supplies...Music...there all here.  I picked up the box labeled music.  Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Metallica,pantera, Anthrax, Trivium, Slayer, Rings of Saturn... What a relief! All my CD's arrived safely.  I take music seriously.  Although I like Metal, I do listen to other genres.  With my music secured, I moved to take the box entitled "clothes" to the bedroom.  The bed was at least a king size, and it was rather spacious.  Alright! I like big beds and I can not lie!  I wondered off as I began to hang my clothes in the closet.  With my excitement still at maximum capacity, I began to wonder about what Jane had to tell me... It's 4:14 at the moment... 214 at 7 sharp.