If I don’t do it now…
when will I do it? Soon I’ll graduate, have a job, a mortgage, a few children
and I’ll be using the excuse that I’m just
“too old”. It took many months of planning and much
“umming-and-ahhing” about whether I was even capable of doing this. But in the
end, it’s all about exploring the world; new beginnings and new chapters in my
life. Looking back on it now, I know this is best decision I have ever made.
My
time abroad has been incredible. I have had the opportunity to see different
views and appreciate every detail of the world I’m in. I have to admit, I
didn’t know much about Switzerland upon my arrival but in these two short
months, I have hopped on many trains and explored most of the country. What
amazes me most is that although the cities are small they have a lot to offer.
Whether it be traditional cuisine, historical attractions, exciting nightlife;
the common denominator is its filled with great people. The genuinely sincere people I have met here
have really made the transition across the world easy. This sense of comfort
and safety makes the part of me that is still somewhat homesick a little easier
to deal with.
Leaving
behind all the comforts of my home to be out of my element has allowed me to
truly connect with myself on a deeper level. There was a time when I thought I
could never leave my family and live on my own, now I’m living halfway across
the world. There was also a time when I was scared to try new things, but now
I’m taking advantage of every opportunity. It’s safe to say that the beginning
is always the hardest and sometimes we don’t always see the doors that are
going to open later on. No words can describe my experience abroad thus far but
I know the best is yet to come.
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