We are very excited to share a submission from one of our Student Ambassadors - Ashley. This blog shares her feelings about leaving home to Study Abroad in Salamanca.
After moving my life to Salamanca, Spain for the next three months, my life is now full of many new adventures, exciting stories, and beautiful pictures to share.
I left my home in San Diego, California a little over a week ago without knowing a single person or the slightest clue of what to expect; however, I have already made valuable friendships and feel as if I have established a "home away from home" in Salamanca.
For my first post, I would like to share a poem I wrote as we made our departure out of LAX; and simultaneously begun our new adventure.
"New Beginnings"
The plane flew up bringing with it the corners of my smile;
As I left the place I've called home for a while.
I boarded my future in a frazzled kind of style;
And examined the faces I knew would change my life bordering the aisle.
I knew where I was going;
But I did not know what was there.
All I could do was embrace the excitement that was growing,
Enjoy the journey, and take in all I can bear.
(c) Ashley Rusonik February 13, 2014
After talking to many people in my program, I learned the feeling of being excited, nervous, and apprehensive all at the same time was a commonly shared feeling among most of us. However; I can say confidently that I am not the only person who already feels a strong connection with the city of Salamanca as well as with the new, but important, friendships that have been created here.
It is important for those of us fortunate enough to be here with AIFS, to take advantage of this opportunity to truly experience the world; and I hope that everyone on this trip, including myself, discover an unlimited amount of new and exciting things not only about the world, but about life and themselves as well.
Until next time...
Ashley Rusonik <3
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