This is my last week in Espa\u00f1a and in Europe. It\u2019s crazy to think that I\u2019ve been here for nearly four months. Around mid November I spent about a week feeling homesick, and I kept telling myself that I was more than ready to return home. However, that feeling quickly faded and now I get upset knowing the semester is coming to an end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think what really changed my perspective was making friends in Oviedo. For weeks, it was mostly Jade, Alex, and I, spending time together because it was difficult to meet new people due to the small size of the campus. Thankfully, last weekend, we met some students from other European countries who are part of the ERASMUS program. They host events that we\u2019ve been attending, and it\u2019s been a ton of fun. Being able to make connections with people from diverse backgrounds is an opportunity that I\u2019m super grateful for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides finally having friends, traveling is an experience I\u2019ll miss a lot. Within Spain, I visited Tenerife, Sevilla, Madrid twice, and multiple cities near Oviedo. In November I took a trip to Rome, and I\u2019m currently in London for the weekend. Growing up, I remember watching movies and reading books about places in this continent, but seeing them in person is surreal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I didn\u2019t realize that as soon as I became 100% comfortable with living in Oviedo, I would have to leave. I\u2019ve been emotional lately because I can\u2019t stop thinking about it, but I\u2019m reminding myself that it\u2019s all part of the study abroad experience. This last week will consist of packing my maletas to go back to Orlando, taking my finals, and going out as much as I can. I want to enjoy the rest of my time to the fullest, so that I don\u2019t have any regrets once I\u2019m gone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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