More than anything I am blessed to have been given this opportunity and could not be more thankful. Ever since I brought up studying abroad at the beginning of my freshman year my parents did nothing but help me find a way to make it happen. Without them I would not have been able to pay for a flight, make my weekend trips, and pretty much everything else that came along with this trip. They have given me support when I need it, encouragement to do things I have never done before, and of course a reason to come home.
When it comes to the people I have met I could not be more thankful. I have had the most amazing roommates and they have become some of my best friends. I was blessed to have a great group of friends while I have been abroad and they have made this trip full of memories I will have forever. Who would have thought that random roommates would have resulted in people that I spend hours on end with, travel every weekend with, and now plan weekend road trips with across the US. From the best of times to a rough last week they have been there for me when I need it most. To think that I have known them for only 4 months, yet it feels like I have known them forever. I am forever grateful and I am 100% sure they are friends I will have for a lifetime.
Florence will forever hold a piece of my heart. These have by far been the best 4 months of my entire life and it was an experience I will never forget. I have changed in ways that I would have never known without this trip, and learned things that I will hold with me for eternity. Europe you are the most charming place, filled with sincere people, and views that I will think of 24 hours a day. I could go on forever but for now its arrivederci.
Florence I love you and no worries I will be back sooner than later.
Always,
Sam
5/18/2015 0 Comments Arrivederci FirenzeIn just 3 hours I will be in a cab on the way to the airport. As my time here has come to an end, it has felt just as surreal as it did when I first got here in January. 27 cities later, it had all been a dream come true. I had loads of emotions such as being excited for my adventures to come, nervous about knowing zero Italian, ecstatic about my travels over the next four months and now I have those same emotions about going home. Of course I am more than thrilled to see my family, but I wish they could come experience Europe with me for just a little longer. I am ready for some similar customs from home, but I will miss everything here in Florence. Although it seems like everything should go back to normal I am nervous I will almost have more of a hard time going back to my old lifestyle. No more 2 day school weeks, traveling to a different country every weekend, walking through museums that carry famous statues, or even eating at life changing restaurants casually each evening. As much as I am looking forward to not have to search far and wide for wifi to contact my family, I will miss having dinner with my friends and no one ever looking at their phones. I will miss walking the streets at 7 am, and strolling home at 4 am. I will miss the quaint family owned shops, and our friends we have made in the stores by our house. I will miss my leisurely walk to class on my own each day being able to take in my surroundings and see new sites down each hidden road. I could go on forever.
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