My First Outlook on the World Outside my Home

The night I had to leave home was one I will never forget. It was a bittersweet night and I know that every time I go back to visit and the time comes to return to school, I will experience the same feeling. Coming to a new country was exciting, leaving my friends......that was very sad. It was quite exhilarating staying up all night on the plane and watching the sun come out in the morning when flying over the ocean. Getting to the Louisville Airport in Louisville, Kentucky; I could not wait to start on my journey to my new home for the next four years. The ride was one I will never forget. I didn't know until I experienced it, that I was getting myself into something far out of my comfort zone. Don't get me wrong...I love my college! I just wish I was better prepared. Coming from a place where I was always in the thick of things, it is very strange to be out in the country with hardly nothing to do. The only social events I go to are the ones organized by the school, the Greek community, or the neighboring community. Hanover College.....This is a very good place academic-wise. Socially......suicide!! How I survived a whole year here, I have no freaking idea!! The faster the months went by, the more I missed home. up until now I miss home, but the amount of experience I have accumulated over the past year cannot be traded for anything. It takes a lot to have the guts to leave your family, friends and everything familiar and start over in a place where you have no idea as to how the poeple are going to receive you and treat you. i know, and feel like I am a very brave person to pursue my dreams far from home....and holding myself upright and being my only support while doing it.