And not only has my first month of school been amazing- but so has life in Beer Sheva! As an army wife married to a combat officer who comes home once in about two weeks, I was nervous about moving away from my family and friends, remaining utterly alone. On the contrary- I have found that I barely have any quiet time to myself! We moved into the married couples’ section of the university dorms. Little did I know what an incredible community life I was going to get along with it. People here have been so kind and warm causing me to feel at home instantly. I have been invited out for most dinners of the week since I got here and have already made many friends. As a girl who grew up in a “Yishuv” (sort of a country suburb) I am also loving the new city life. Everything in Beer Sheva is so close and convenient- if it’s not a ten minute walk, it’s a five minute bus ride away. With all the events happening in the city- both for students and local families including concerts, fairs and top notch stand-up comedy- I am surprised people get any work done here at all. Finally, as I am expecting my first child, G-d willing to be born this coming March, I couldn’t be happier to be living here right now. Between the family oriented community, the concern and help I have been getting from fellow neighbors here and even the excellent prenatal yoga classes I started taking, I am certain I can raise my child here wholeheartedly. Next week I start my clinical days in the gynecology ward- should be interesting! 
