coming to an end

I can't believe the program is already over. In less than 12 hours I'll be walking out the front gates of Pembroke for the last time. Turning in my keys and taking with me only a suitcase full of clothes and memories. I'm so grateful to have been able to take part in this program, I owe my parents a pretty bomb vacation for their anniversary.


I've met so many amazing people on this trip and made friendships that I know will last a lifetime. It's amazing to think how close I've become with Karla and Annalyse after just 4 weeks. Annalyse, who I met for the first time at the airport security line, is now one of my closest friends who I can share anything with. Friendships have for sure been put to the test here and I'm so glad to know who truly stands by my side.


I may have had visited London once before in my life but nothing can compare to the experience I've had here. This time I was of drinking age, even though I didn't put it to use as often as my parents think I did! And this time, there was the Trailer of Life. Who would have known that a small trailer parked outside the market square that received only 3 stars from the health inspector would become my savior night after night. It's the closest thing to American food they have here and I must say, chips with cheese is my new favorite meal. Adam, trailer of life man, I owe you my life. But you owe me my anus back, because I'm pretty sure those cheesey fries messed up my intestine.


As Annalyse said, "new adventures can't begin until old ones end". I may be leaving Cambridge for good tonight but in the week that I have left here I'll be able to visit both Dublin and Paris. I never thought I would be able to say I visited 4 countries in 6 weeks, but now I can! (amost..)


To all the people I met on this trip, thank you so much for making it unforgettable. I couldn't have asked for a better group to share this experience with. I've seen them at their finest and I've seen them at their drunkest and I loved every minute of it. I better wrap this up sicne I have my final in 30 minutes! After that it's our art exhibition (uh oh...) and then our last formal dinner EVER! Then Annalyse, Karla, and I are off to Dublin.


Thank you everyone (especially my family) for allowing me to have the best 5 weeks of my life in a place an ocean and a continent away from home.


"Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we've touched"