Final Thoughts

Hello Lovelies!

The semester is almost done! Many students are already done for the year while others have some last minute things to complete. I have one last paper to turn in and I will be done with my 3rd year! If I was still in Nottingham,I would most likely be packing right now since my original flight was booked for May 26th. Wow… time does fly by.

This is a wrap up for my travel blog. A video will be posted next week sometime for final thoughts. But I wanted to take a few moments to think about the things that I am grateful for during my time abroad.

1. My deep friendships with the other Luther students. We all grew as individuals and as a group during our time together. We supported each other during tough times and got through them. The memories will be cherished. Our laughs and stories will carry on and I hope the future Nottingham groups appreciate the new friendships that will form.
2. The travel time. Independent travel was stressful but it made me more independent. It taught me how to use my resources. Taking the time to explore the history of each city was amazing.
3. University friends. I am blessed to meet such kind hearted and wonderful people who I get the privilege of calling friends. I learned a lot of English traditions through them and I’d like to think that they learned a few new things about the US.
4. My variety of class topics. I can’t say that I was a fan of all of my classes, but I can say that I am glad I took them. History has never been my favorite subject, but I gave it another try. It ended up opening my eyes to different world problems and prospectives that I never considered. The way history is told is biased and there is always another perspective out there.

Those are a few top things I am grateful for. Nottingham has been an experience that has made a big impact on my life. I have a strong feeling that I will be back someday… maybe sooner than you think. 😉

Thank you to the FEA foundation in supporting me in my journey! This would not have been possible without you. And a huge thank you to family and friends for giving me positive support throughout everything.

Go out and find your own adventure!