It is hard to say that my favorite thing about college was
studying abroad. Since it did not take place at GW and I was living in a
different country, it seems like choosing study abroad is a cop out.
I do love everything about GW. From the city atmosphere, to
the internship opportunities, to the proximity we are to the government and
historical things, GW is an awesome place. Because of this, I do not want to discredit
my academic life here when comparing it to my study abroad experience.
But, my semester in Florence last semester was the best time
of my college career and even my life. I got to experience things I never
thought I would, and I was able to survive and travel on my own in eight
different countries.
Looking back, it seems like a dream that I was able to
travel through Europe while “studying” and “taking classes” in a foreign
country. The things I learned from staying in a host family and using foreign
public transportation were nothing I could learn from an institution. They were
experience-based and life lessons.
I recommend to any college student the chance to study
abroad. This is because it was the time I most grew as a person and became a
citizen of the world. It made me appreciate life in the US and all the opportunities
I have everyday. Studying abroad allowed me to love GW more because I missed my
routine, but also it allowed me to open up and live outside the Foggy Bottom
constraints.
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