Expectations vs Reality

Going abroad was singlehandedly the scariest and most exciting thing I've ever done in my life. It wasn't my first time away from home, but the first time being so far away and out of reach from my family. But I don't regret it. I did have many struggles while abroad. My host family was the complete opposite of mine and we did struggle to connect. But the friends I've made and the experience I've gotten to know make it worth while. Exchange is different for everyone. How they view can differ from person to person. The biggest advice I can give, especially for an exchange as short as mine, is don't be afraid. I truly look back at it as a life changing experience. There will always be something left to be desired but that just gives me another excuse to go back!