Things I will miss:
- Although these aren't in a particular order for the most part, I will miss my host family the most.
- The friends that I have made here
- The beauty of the city
- An endless amount of things to do. Museums, bars, cafes, parks, theaters, etc.
- Knowing that there will be borscht on the menu at virtually every restaurant
- Same for blini
- The convenience of the metro
- Being around people that share my interest in Russian culture in general
Things I have learned/gained from this experience:
- Above all, I have gained a lot of independence.
- My language skills have improved. I'm not sure how drastically, but I'm sure they have.
- I have a better understanding of Russian (and Ukrainian) people, and ~The Russian Soul~
- I ended up memorizing several poems and songs.
- Traveling alone is no longer (completely) terrifying!
Things of mine that Russia destroyed:
- 2 pairs of boots
- A hat
- My phone (okay... the battery just died but, still)
and finally,
Things I am looking forward to about coming home:
Things I am looking forward to about coming home:
- My parents & grandma who have all thankfully been heart attack-free while I was on the other side of the world
- Being able to Skype Jake and then actually see him in person after so long!
- Seeing my wonderful Wooster and Cleveland friends again
- Being on a liberal arts campus
- CVS, Target, pretty much any place where you can buy everything you need at once!
- American hospitals
- Getting a haircut
- Buying new boots that I desperately need
- I can't believe I didn't think of this until i got to the Frankfurt airport and saw a water fountain for the first time in months-- All the free water I want!!! Oh how I've missed this!
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