First Day

So, I went to the Beckman Institute today to begin the visa check-in process, i.e. lots of paperwork. I got my key and my UIUC identification card, which is an awesome card. You can ride the bus for free with it, and you get a lot of discounts at campus stores and restaurants.
I also met with Emad, who is my supervisor here. He is really nice, but I already knew that since I have met him twice before.
The search for an apartment has also begun. I had arranged with a girl to call her and set up a viewing of her apartment when I got here. As it turns out, she is also a short-term scholar in Emad's group, and is leaving for her permanent position as soon as she finds someone to sublease her apartment. I also have some viewings of apartments tomorrow and wednesday.

An a sidenote, if you are in doubt about what day Thursday is, just go to Walgreens.