I can’t believe it is already the middle of April, and I got to Madrid three months ago! One thing I’ve noticed here is how fast the time goes, but how much you can fit in a span of a few months. I’ve traveled to so many new places, but it still feels like I haven’t accomplished everything I wanted to here. I think that’s a hard feeling to get rid of, because you will never be able to do everything, so you have to make the most of the time that you do get. With my last month, I want to remember this and live my life here to the fullest.

I’ve already started thinking about what will happen when I go home, how things will look so different and I will be so different. I’ve tried not to think about it, but I can feel it will be a really hard transition. I’m not ready to leave my friends here behind, and leave my lifestyle here behind. I love the public transport, the abundance of things to do, the food and drinks, and the ease of travel to so many new places.

I think the hardest parts of studying abroad for me are the transitions, switching from home to Madrid, and I’m expecting it will also be switching from my new home to my old home. If you are thinking of studying abroad, just know that it will change your life, and it might be hard to come home. I’m grateful that right now, I have a month left to enjoy my life here, even though about half of that will be taken up by final exams. I’m hoping it goes as well as the rest of my time here has.

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