Phase 1: Procrastination
"I've got tons of time before I go." [watches another four episodes of Girls.]
Phase 2: Organization & Excitement
"WOOHOO my abroad trip is so close!!!!!"
Phase 3: Anxiety
"I've wasted so much time and not all of my stuff will fit into this luggage!"
Phase 4: Abandonment
"F@#! this..."
Phase 5: Accomplishment
"I can't believe I fit everything into my suitcase. I'd like to thank my friends and family for believeing in me, even when I lost sight of hope."
Phase 6: Realization
"Wait I leave today...?! ALREADY???"
And of course, phase one upon return......
Safe travels to all those abroad, enjoy it!