It’s so easy to get caught up with everything while being abroad. Hanging out with new friends, missing old friends, uni work, regular work, saving money, spending money, trying everything, going everywhere, et cetera. Whatever it may be there’s always something going on and, on top of that, time is flying by so quickly!
I have been studying in the U.S. since I was 14 years old. In the beginning it was not easy to be in an unknown country. The language seemed unusable, the people different and – for me – it did not make sense to be in a country that was not my own. Little by little I started to understand the opportunities of living in the U.S.
I’ve made my return back to the States and it is good to be back. My trip to Korea was well worth it. I have memories to last a lifetime and made many good acquaintances.
The trip was educational, fun, and exciting. It broadened my perspective on life. Most people would feel the same if they studied abroad, so I encourage more people to do it. Every trip is different and unique in its own way. Mine was defined by the country I chose: Korea. Continue reading “The Meaning of Life: Thoughts from my Semester Abroad”
The global experience, as told by SDSU students 