post-trip
I’m not even
sure where to start. Since the program has ended, I’ve spent a wonderful week
eating my way through London, staying with my cousin, and honestly avoiding
this blog post a little bit because it means that my European adventure is
actually over. It’s been over a month since I’ve been home (haven’t missed it
once, whoops), and I have been thriving here. I remember this past semester,
how monotonous it got at times, and how much I was looking forward to this trip
and boy, it did not disappoint. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this
trip was one of my best decisions. Even though now I’m quite exhausted, I would
do it all over again in a heartbeat. This trip was such a great opportunity,
and I learned so much from Dr. Wasser and Prof. Waltz about really interesting
topics (one of which I may actually research a possible career in, but who
knows at this point) and the amount of traveling we got to do was phenomenal. I
mean, just on this trip I’ve gone to six different countries. The experiences
that I’ve gained are truly once in a lifetime—the Cologne Cathedral tour, the
heaven-sent two days in Norderney, feeding an elephant—but what’s really been
remarkable is the friends that I’ve made. They are what made this trip and all
those experiences really above and beyond. We’ve laughed and cried together and
bonded over the stupidest stuff. I admire each of them so much, in how driven
they are and strong in their character. They’re people with motivation and
ambition, and they helped to spark some of that within me. Having friends who
you could not only have a good time with, but also encouraged you to learn and
pay attention and make the most of your experience was such a blessing.
JMD
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