The End

This week, I finished finals and my study abroad program in South Korea. I cannot believe it’s time to go after four months. The friends and memories that I have made here will always stick with me. I tried new foods, met new people, and visited new places. All these things could not have been done without the support of my friends, school, and FEA. 

It’s hard to think that I may never see some of these people again. We have spent almost everyday together for the last four months. The sudden change is going to be really hard for me. Although I have only known them for this small amount of time, the relationships that I have built were strong. I hope to maintain my friendships in the states. My friends live across the United States, so maybe I will visit them during breaks. As long as I keep my KakaoTalk (South Korea’s main messaging application), I think I can keep in contact with them.

I know this will not be my last time in South Korea. I plan to move here after graduating college for at least two years in order to increase my language proficiency even more. I can see my skills getting better: I can read novels, understand complex conversations, and write essays. Overall, I would say my time here was a huge success. I don’t really have any regrets, which was my main goal since the beginning of the program.

On a bright side, I am excited to go back home and see my parents, brother, and childhood friends. I have spent so much time away from them, and I would love to recharge myself by relaxing at home. It’ll be a change of pace, but I think it’ll be good for me. I cannot wait to eat my moms homecooked meals. Although I’ve been in Korea for the last four months, I still crave my mom’s cooking.

Until my arrival video!!