The Grand Finale

Is it time to say goodbye already? I can't believe it. I just got here. I just started blogging. I just recently got to meet you people.

My semester has come to an end, and wow has it been an amazing experience from start to finish. I got to walk the eternal streets of Spain and Italy. I spent a 21st birthday party in Morocco. I even experienced snow on the French Riviera, something that hasn't happened in 20 years.

My mind was opened, my brain was filled, my eyes were dazzled, and my jaw was dropped numerous times. It really is one of the best things I have ever done. A vacation, a learning experience, and just an all around wonderful time with wonderful new friends who will last a lifetime.

I would strongly recommend anyone to venture outside of one’s comfort zone and experience the inviting wonders. This experience is teaching and reinforcing the values and know how’s previously taught by my parents, my school teachers, and my best teacher of all, past experiences. Being in a foreign land has challenged me to socially interact with people of different backgrounds, efficiently manage time and money, and continually strive for further self-development.

I am also quite fortunate to be in an environment that allows a combination of mental stimulation, emotional resolution, and spiritual evaluation. For this experience I’m eternally grateful.

I just can't believe it's time to leave. I have so much left to accomplish. I have so much left I want to do.

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to come back...

And thank you. Thank you so much for sharing my adventures with me. I know we'll meet again.

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Re: The Grand Finale

Thank you for sharing your adventures!! It was great to get the french experience vicariously through your entries

It's always sad to say goodbye, but in this case, you have two choices when saying goodbye. You can bid adieu, or you can bid au revoir. I personally suggest the latter, since there's a good chance you'll be coming back. Adieu is forever, but au revoir means you'll see France again =)

Please, have a SAFE trip home, and the reverse culture shock is more than you're anticipating. Trust me! Be ready for it, and we look forward to hearing more from you in the near future!! =)