As my time in London comes to an end, I have been spending my last few weeks wisely. I figured when I first arrived in London I would have done all of the touristy things by this point, but I have been saving them for nearly my whole trip. After work I have been exploring London by myself to go to the last few places I want to see before the trip comes to an end. Traveling around London by myself feels so comfortable now compared to when I first arrived which is another indication of just how much I have gotten used to this city. It feels so strange that in only four months a random city can feel like home.
Along with visiting the last few places on my bucket list, I have been spending as much quality time as I can with the friends I have made while I was here. Since my roommates go to different schools around the country, it is hard to know when I will see them next. I think this is going to be one of the hardest parts about leaving London since I have gotten so close to them and they have been amazing friends. My roommates and I have been trying to get out of the flat most nights the past few weeks whether we are grabbing dinner or exploring different places while we still have the time.
Wrapping up my internship has been equally as heartbreaking. I have made more personal growth during the time in my internship than I ever have in such a short time period. I have built an amazing relationship with my coworkers and boss. I decided to take these relationships as an opportunity and I asked my boss to be my professional mentor which he accepted. Although I am sad to be leaving I’m looking forward to continuing to build upon these relationships once I am back home.
Overall my time in London feels much too short and I know I am going to enjoy these last few weeks as much as I can before I have to return home.