{"id":11536,"date":"2018-09-23T07:50:51","date_gmt":"2018-09-23T11:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.rollins.edu\/wpsites\/letters\/?p=11536"},"modified":"2019-07-09T15:39:45","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T15:39:45","slug":"roman-emotional-rollercoaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rollins.edu\/letters\/2018\/09\/23\/roman-emotional-rollercoaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Roman Emotional Rollercoaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before arriving in Italy, I knew that I would be faced with some obstacles concerning adjusting and culture shock; however, it soon become clear that I had underestimated just how much it would affect me.\u00a0 I like to think that I adjust easily to new situations, and that I\u2019m used to diversity coming from a city known for being a melting pot (Miami), but the culture shock and my longing for home comforts took me for a whirl. My emotions were at an all-time high.\u00a0 I missed my family, my boyfriend, my best friends, and Rollins. I noticed I wasn\u2019t being myself for a week and I decided I wanted to put an end to this.\u00a0 I was loving the city, but my heart and mind kept drifting to the States and I felt I wasn\u2019t allowing myself to fully enjoy my study abroad experience. Soon after this realization I decided to go on a day trip with my host university (the American University of Rome) in order to get out of my comfort zone.\u00a0 The trip to Sperlonga was beautiful.\u00a0 It was the first time I ever touched and saw the Mediterranean water, and I can\u2019t possibly put into words the emotions that flooded through me in that instance.\u00a0 The town was quaint and mirrored my vision for a typical Greek coastal town, but on Italian soil instead. It was nerve wracking to go without all my friends\/roommates, but also fun and allowed me to grow. Another trip that reminded me of why I decided to study abroad in Italy was my weekend trip to Venice.\u00a0 Knowing the negative effects that climate change is having on Venice was a big reason why I didn\u2019t want to wait any longer to visit this beautiful and unique city.\u00a0 Venice was everything I ever imagined and more. I got the chance to ride a gondola and I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I cried a little.\u00a0 It was such a magical experience and I truly felt my attitude change after this trip because it reminded me of how fortunate I was and that I need to live in the moment more.\u00a0 So far my study abroad has taught me that in life you will always miss or want something that you don\u2019t have.\u00a0 My entire life I\u2019ve dreamed of coming to Europe, and then while in Europe I missed everything I associated with home.\u00a0 The most important thing is to live in the moment and appreciate what you have.\u00a0 This kind of perspective has been made the world of a difference and I\u2019m excited to see what else is in store for me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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