I really did not want to leave Australia at all. If I spend the holidays over here alone I would have been content. I miss it so much already, and I miss being on my own in practically a whole new world. Studying abroad has been literally the best thing I have ever done in my whole life. I hope everyone takes this opportunity to travel and explore new places and opportunities. Coming back to real life feels extremely strange to me. I left a piece of me there. I always thought it was funny when people talk about how studying abroad “changes” them, but now I completely understand what they mean. It changes your perception of the world and alters the way you understand this reality. The earth is so much bigger than anyone thinks, maybe not astronauts though, they probably understand. There are so many unique countries to explore and immerse yourself in different opportunities. I wish I could stay another semester somewhere else though. Home will never feel like home again. I have been thinking about it all the time and playing the memories on repeat. One thing I wish I did more was take more photographs. I have never been one to go on my phone and use social media often so it feels sort of unnatural for me to be on it and tell me friends I want to take a photo. Oh boy, the things I would do to relive that experience again, be completely free of any stress and truly live in the moment. I met a british boy who’s company I enjoyed often, his perception of life and charisma rejuvenated my soul and I wish I could be with him all the time now. I have never met anyone like him before. There is truly no way to describe how unique he is and I will forever be thinking about him.
