My first weekend at Pierrepont was very quiet and relaxing. There weren't many people on site because it was Easter weekend and NETS trainees aren't supposed to arrive until later this week. Everyone here has been so nice and welcoming and even though there aren't many people yet, there are about twenty different countries represented by the people who are here. I've really enjoyed having conversations with them and hearing about their home. It's especially fun when they don't speak English very well because then we try different words to understand each other. I was very fortunate because I was offered a dormitory shared by four people rather than eight if I would do a small amount of chores around the place during the week. I was happy to accept that offer. My roommates aren't here yet so I've had this big room to myself over the weekend. As for the food, it isn't as bad as everyone said it would be. It isn't that much different than in Canada except that occasionally someone will make a salad or soup or something that is from their country. 
So far so good!