Hej då Sverige!

Well, this is it! I am leaving Sweden tomorrow morning. I cannot believe that my time here is already over. I still don't think it has actually hit me yet, maybe its better that way. For any one thinking about studying abroad, DO IT! This has been one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to meet so many great people and see/do so many things that I would have never been able to do if I didn't study abroad. I just cant believe how fast my time went. I remember the weeks leading up to when I left the states..I was an emotional wreck. I seriously thought I was making a really bad decision to study abroad. Yeah, I knew it would be a great experience and that I would regret it if I didn't do it, but I wasnt sure I was strong engough to do it. Afterall, I was the kid who couldnt even spend the night with my friends because I got home sick! How on earth was I going to manage being away for 5-6 months?! I remember the day I left the states, the drive to the airport was extremely terrible. I was with my family and best friends and I never wanted the ride to end. I didnt want to get to the airport because then I would have to say goodbye to them...However, all of the anxiety and nervous feelings I felt, totally werent worth it. I got to Karlstad and was instantly surrounded by a new family: my rosenborg family. I was placed in a house full of international students. One of the first nights in Karlstad, I was talking with a mix of exchange students from last semester and some from the new semester. The old exchange students said that living in Rosenborg is something special. We live with each other 24/7. We are only here for a short time but the bonds we make are so strong. Your friends become your family. Little did I know, but that is exactly what happened. To my rosenborg family: Thanks for everything. You guys were a HUGE part of my study abroad experience. If it werent for you, Im not sure what kind of experience I would have had. We had so many great times that none of us will forget. You guys are great! Thanks for the memories, thanks for the laughs, and most importantly thanks for being great friends! :-)

With that being said, this will be my last post. I will finish it like I started. My first post was written exactly two weeks before I came to Sweden and this post marks 2 weeks until I go home. Thanks to those who have been reading my blog! I have really enjoyed writing it and I hope you got a little taste of what I was able to experience. UNFORGETTABLE!