As I write this week’s blog, I realize that I only have four weeks left of the term in Great Britain. Some days it feels like I have been here forever, but other days feel as if I just got here. It is a weird feeling, really. On one hand, I am ready to go home. This is the longest time I have been away from home. I feel as if all I do is schoolwork, and I am in need of a break. And I miss my loved ones back home, so I am ready to see them. I’m ready to get back to everyday life in the United States. I really cannot wait until I am able to drive again! But on the other hand, I am not ready to leave. I feel as if I haven’t seen everything I wanted to, even though I have seen a lot while I’ve been here. I have very much enjoyed living in the United Kingdom. I have enjoyed meeting new people and seeing new things. I have also enjoyed going to school in a different country where I am unfamiliar with the way of doing things. It has been interesting for me to learn how another culture lives and spends everyday life.

This has been an overwhelming and emotional experience.

I am pretty sure I have every emotion possible throughout this experience.

Before I left the US, I was scared of the unknown, but I was excited at my upcoming journey.
I felt blessed and thankful to have this amazing opportunity.

I felt ambitious and proud of myself for taking on this incredible challenge.

I was appreciative to all of the support and encouragement everyone gave me.

After I arrived, I felt accepted by my host family, so I was happy.

I was eager to begin classes at a new university.

There were particular moments where I have felt frustration, anger and unhappiness.

I have longed for home and my loved ones.

I have felt confident that I could complete this term successfully.

There are many more emotions that I’m sure I missed, but these can give you a general idea of my emotional journey in the United Kingdom.

This journey has been a roller coaster ride for me.

I still have a few weeks left, which will be filled with hard work to finish my assignments successfully. I will also try to visit a few more places and see all the new friends I have made. I’m sure these last few weeks will go fast!

Well, I guess I better get back to work!

Cheers!

Location: Bognor Regis, England, UK