25 Goals for 25 Days Remaining

As I near the end of my study abroad experience, I can use three words to describe my feeings. Firstly, I feel grateful. My experience is not over yet, but being close to leaving allows me to reflect on the great opportunities I have had. The second word is overwhelmed. I realize that the finals schedule is approaching, that there are still places I want to explore, and that my life will transition again soon. Lastly, my emotions are bittersweet, as I understand I have around three more weeks of opportunity to cherish Nice and the same countdown until I go home. Each place lies in the middle; I am excited to go home, but sad to leave the beautiful town that I lived in for four months. 

In order to make the most of my time left in Nice, I decided to create a list of goals for activities I have not done or want to do again. Even if I do not reach all twenty-five, I hope my list shows some insight into the charm of Nice. 

1. Watch another sunset at the Plage des Ponchettes

2. Send a postcard from Nice to someone back home

3. Visit the Saint-Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

4. Buy the French Riveria Pass and visit all the museums

5. Wander around Nice to take photos

6. Stroll the Cours Saleya and Liberation markets

7. Participate in a French cheese tasting

8. See the colorful boats by the port

9. Hike Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

10. Speak only French for the day

11. Get a cup of Fennochio Ice Cream

12. Shop for a French Riveria fashion essential

13. Take one last day trip

14. Dine on Niçoise cuisine

15. Run along the Promenade

16. Climb Mont Boron

17. See the French Riveria from a boat

18. Buy and read a French book

19. Spend a day without my phone

20. Eat one more crêpe

21. Peek into the famous hotel Negresco

22. Enjoy petit-déjeuner in a favorite café

23. Hop on a bus/tram to anywhere

24. Swim in the Mediterranean Sea

25. Fill my suitcase with souvenirs