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When I decided to study abroad in Quito, I planned on a lot of experiences. I planned to go hiking, visit the beach and the rainforest, eat empanadas, and learn how to dance. I wasn’t expecting to find myself surrounded by over 5,000 people all dressed in Star Wars costumes—but that’s exactly what happened last Thursday.
The past few days in Amsterdam have been particularly gloomy. There really has not been any sun in at least three days. My home school is in Rochester, NY which has about as many sunny days a year as Alaska. Not quite, but almost, trust me I've checked. So I should be used to this kind of thing but it felt really rough this time. Everyone seemed to be dragging and with sleeting rain coming down at random times it became easy to huddle up in my apartment. Also Thanksgiving is tomorrow and thinking about family and
Most of us set out on our study abroad journeys expecting to leave behind all the worries and stress we face while in college and instead have boundless amounts of fun. Thus, the mere thought that the mid-semester blues that haunts our years in university manages to weasel itself into our suitcases, ready to reveal itself at the opportune time, seems unfathomable.
Thursday | November 16th 2017 | Chiba
On study abroad you’re going to see beautiful scenery. You’re going to eat freaking mouthwatering food. You will have a transformative time wherever you go. This is all undeniably true, don’t fret. That said, some days are going to be slow. They’re going to be boring, and when those days come, you and your friends might get a little, shall we say, extra.
I've been writing most of my articles about my travels to places other than Ireland and about visiting places in Ireland that aren't Dublin... which is a bit strange, since Dublin is the city that I've been studying in this term. So, I thought I'd finally get down to business and tell you a little bit about how lovely it's been to study in good ol' Dublin once and for all.
A month ago, if I were able to fly home early, I might've done it. Adjusting to life on the island has been difficult for me. Physically and mentally I’ve struggled to adjust to the small town that is San Cristobal. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to study, explore and immerse myself in Galapagos. It has truly has been a journey for me. It doesn’t change the fact that I miss home.
