My semester in London was nothing like what I expected but everything I could have hoped for. Like most students, I came here with a list of places I wanted to go, things I wanted to see and a certain idea on the people I would meet. Well, none of my lists were completed, I didn't go to many of the places I had planned and the people I met were unlike any I could ever imagine but I honestly could not have wished my semester abroad any other way.
As I walked around central London today, I looked around at the wonderful city that I was able to live in for the last 5 months. I've had some of the best 5 months of my life and I was able to do so many things that I never thought I'd have the opportunity to do. I lived with 7 strangers from 4 different countries. We shared a very messy and at time hazardous kitchen. I attended classes with students so passionate about education and social causes. I lived 15 days out of a backpack. I visited a different country every month since I arrived in January.
I couldn't imagine having my abroad experience anywhere else and am so very very glad that I made the choice to come. A year of planning, 5 months of being abroad and now that it comes to a close, I realize how soon it has flown by.
Its strange when you no longer consider yourself a tourist. I don't remember the last time I carried around a tube map. That pride you have that you no longer need to look around in confusion, but rather you can follow the crowd to your destination. I got used to overhearing so many languages and watching so many ways of life. It was only 5 months but in those months I came to call London home, and I will miss it.
I have to say goodbye to London tomorrow and I honestly don't know how I will do it but I'll never forget these last 5 months and all that I've seen and experienced.
Cheers, I LOVE YOU LONDON
