There and back again

To say the least, a lot has happened since my last post. To summarize, I traveled to Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Dublin. But more than traveling those new places, I explored the beautiful, busy and wonderful city of London, and made it my home for 4 months. I made some amazing friends, with whom I know I will keep in touch with and hopefully see again soon. I miss London every day... and fully intend to go back to visit as soon as possible! It's hard for me to put into words what the past semester has meant to me, and how much I feel I've learned and grown from the experience. Traveling outside of the states definitely opened my mind to different people, cultures, and new ways of thinking about how I want my life to be. It might just be because I miss London and Europe so much, but I can't really picture myself living in the states for the rest of my life. I would love to live in London again, but if not London, then maybe Scotland. I love the way people feel and think about life in the UK. Things are more relaxed, and everyone seems happier; things are not as rushed over there as they are in America. There is not as much as cut throat constant competition. Anyways, enough gushing about the UK. Below I've posted some pictures from my semester...

My London Roommates:
Brittany, me and Alaina


Rome, Italy:
the Trevi Fountain


British Friends


Paris, France:
Montmarre


Barcelona, Spain:
Park Guell


New Friends in London


Edinburgh, Scotland


Dublin, Ireland


Dinner on the last night in London