It’s crazy how it’s already time to leave. It seems like forever ago that it was September and I was moving in, but at the same time its also flown by at an insane speed. My time here in England, has been filled with so many wonderful adventures, friendships, laughter and jokes, as well as of course, classes. Its been a phenomenal experience, and one I will never forget. I had always dreamt of studying in England, and living some part of my life here, and it’s so surreal to now have finally done it.

These past few months have shaped me as a person inside and out. I’ve grown in many different ways, and have loved living and experiencing it all. It was so amazing to wake up everyday, and realize I was living the dreams my younger self had. I was actively fulfilling my dreams, and it was phenomenal. This abroad experience was everything I thought it would be, and more.

I was able to explore the countryside of England, meet amazing people and friends from all over the world, traveled to Scotland and France, and I hosted friends in England when they visited. I was able to do so much, and it’s crazy to reflect and look back and realize just how much I’ve done.

As the abroad experience comes to a close, and things start winding down, I haven’t gone out and done as much as I did when I first got here, and at some points it has felt like I haven’t done a lot. It’s easy to forget how much you’ve truly done, because it all goes by so fast, and you’re looking forward to the next event that’s coming up, that you don’t truly reflect on what you’ve done so far. However, looking and reflecting on my entire time here, I realize just how much I’ve done, and how lucky I’ve been.

It’s bittersweet to leave this abroad experience. I am sad my London time is coming to an end, and sad that I’ll have to leave so many wonderful parts of my life here, but I am also so excited to see what going to come in my second abroad experience in Rome!! Thats right! I’m doing a full year abroad! I’m so excited to start this next chapter of my life, in Rome and see how I can grow there as well.

London has treated me well, and I will forever love this city and all the remarkable experiences and friends it gave me. At certain times it felt like it wasn’t even real life, because I was living out the dreams I always wanted. So, thank you London, you’ve given me a part of my dream life, and I’m so sad to be saying goodbye. Farewell, London.

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