So since I’ve gotten back to the states I’ve had to do some
adjusting. I miss public transportation, the weather (I got to wear a lot of
cute cold weather clothes), the different culture, seeing history around every corner, my host
family, the beer…., and the food, ahhhh the food. But I can finally eavesdrop
on people again!! I miss Germany a lot but it does feel good to be back with my
friends and family.
My four months abroad were some of the best times I’ve had.
I met a ton of wonderful people and got to go places and experience things a
majority of the world doesn’t get the opportunity to explore. I’m so grateful.
But I did come back with a lot more than stories. I gained a lot of confidence
when I was in Germany. Between planning trips and meeting new people all the
time I started to trust myself a lot more. I’ve always been shy but I think I
was really able to grow out of that during my time abroad. Being thrown into
new situations all the time really helps you find out who you are. I think I
also have a better grasp on who I want to be and how I want to portray myself
to other people. I don't have any regrets although there are always situations
where I think I could have handled something more gracefully. But I guess
that’s just part of the learning process.
I hope to go back someday. I definitely have the travel
bug!!
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