Tomorrow morning, the GLS class of 2013 will take their final test of the semester. It is absolutely insane how fast the time has flown here. Yesterday, one of the girls asked what the date was. Upon hearing February 20, we were all shocked. Have we really already been here for almost two months?
We sure have! The experiences we have gotten to have and relationships we have been able to build have made it an amazing two months at that. Just last weekend, we had some ladies hiking in Norway, a group indulging in the Irish countryside, and some exploring the great city we live in! I, however, along with my lovely flatmates (plus Daniel!), were off to the city of love and lights, Paris.
Did we encounter some language barriers? Yes. Did it rain and have a biting wind chill during our bike tour? Sure thing! Did we have the time of our lives and share some laughter? No doubt about it. Paris is definitely a place I would love to go back to and spend extended time there. From the cobblestone roads to dinner atop the Eiffel Tower, it was an incredible weekend trip. The weekend trips have been such a treat here in Europe. During internships, we will be able to explore more of the local London culture, but until then, we are loving the intense culture shock every weekend and the stories everyone comes back with. We are also pros at airports now and the whole custom procedure. We are learning more than expected here!
The best part about this trip is the people. I may get sappy for a minute here. We have gone from being academic acquaintances who may study supply and demand together to great friends who are doing life together. We are learning not only about Statistics, the Functions of Business, and Cultures from all across the continent, but about each other and how to love each other well when home is far away. I am so thankful for each person here. It's a diverse group, and we like it that way.
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