Ahoj everyone. I cannot believe I am already writing my recap blog. It is truly crazy to me how fast my study abroad experience has gone by. I have had the most amazing time studying abroad and I am extremely grateful that I have had the opportunity to do so. I am excited to go home and see my friends and family; however, I am dreading leaving the city I have called home the past 4 months, especially since I do not know the next time I will get to come back.
I have also learned more than I ever thought I would about another culture. Before this experience, I had never been out of the country before. Living in the Czech Republic has taught me to be more resourceful. For example, in my Czech cooking class there is virtually no waste. Parts of vegetables and meats that I had previously thrown away, we used in broths or composted. This entire experience has taught me so much about other cultures and I am so thankful for that.
Another opportunity studying abroad gave me was the ability to travel Europe. While it was exhausting at times, I travelled to another country almost every single weekend. These experiences showed me that studying abroad was so much more than just studying. Some of my most memorable trips included going to Norway to see the northern lights, Oktoberfest in Munich, and hiking in Croatia.
Every trip I went showed me a new culture with new food, but Prague is still my favorite place. I absolutely love the history and architecture of Prague, as well as the Czech culture and cuisine. I am so thankful that I chose to study abroad in Prague because I truly cannot imagine having called somewhere else home for a semester.
Studying abroad has been a dream of mine for years now, and the entire experience has been surreal. I have made enough memories and friends to last a lifetime. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to come to Prague, and it will be an experience that I will never forget. Thank you to everyone that has followed along on my journey and Go Vols!
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