Since coming home, I have been busy studying for the LSAT, getting all my homework done for my online summer classes, and visiting friends and family that I haven't seen for 4 months. Being back in the US is great, but I definitely miss the UK.
I feel like my farewell post should be epically long. I could summarize my time in England, relive my favorite moments, list all the lessons I've learned along the way. But I'm not going to do that. This post is going to be short. If you have been reading the blog, you know all this stuff already.
What I will say is that if you have the opportunity to study abroad, take it. And while you are there, don't party your life away. This may be tempting, but you will miss out on so much. Treasure each moment you have in that country. Try everything it has to offer. Travel within that country, and, if you can, to neighboring countries. Although I originally wanted to do a Eurotrip while I was in London, I am glad I didn't. I got to focus on the UK and Ireland, and learn so much about each place I went without feeling rushed. You can't do Italy in a week. You can't do Paris in a day. And you certainly can't Eurotrip in the middle of classes.
I really had a wonderful time in London. This city taught me a lot about the world, people, and myself. I can't wait to go back in the future. It may not be until I have kids, but I can't wait to show them where I lived, my favorite pub, and my favorite museums.
That being said, the first place I will bring them is to Parliament, which is where I walked to and sat for an hour on my last day in London (Are you really surprised?). I had to leave my apartment by 11 am. The night before, I had gone out with my flatmates to Nando's and then explored Covent Garden for a last hurrah. Therefore, this was the last place I wanted to go, the last thing I wanted to do.
The sun was out, it was warm, and everything was perfect. I spent that hour reflecting on my time here. And look at the view I had:
And at this moment, I started to feel homesick for London. I was so excited to go back home and see friends and family, but London had become a part of me. I will never forget the time I spent here, and everything I learned.
So, until we meet again, London. Cheers!
x
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