June 16, 2011
I have been home for several days now, and I feel I have recuperated from all of my sleep deprivation. I finished unpacking my big backpack today, and I started to do my laundry from the trip. My first few days at home were filled with drinks with lots of ice, visiting with and seeing my family and animals, and catching up on new news. It feels nice to be home, but, after a few days of rest, I actually miss traveling and seeing new, exciting things and places. I also have been craving croissants with honey, which I have prevented myself from buying for the time being, and I have found it hard to transition from days filled with activities to days with hardly anything planned. I also keep forgetting that it gets so dark much earlier here, and I miss seeing everyone every day, including Lena and her helpfulness.
I feel I have taken so much away from this trip, including being a more experienced traveler, understanding more about Europe, and learning about veterinary medicine in places outside the US. During the program, I was surprised at how many people knew English everywhere we went, even though it was not their first language, and it made me want to learn a second language. I also plan to go to the San Antonio Zoo soon to compare it to the many I visited in Europe, and , after visiting Norderney, I also want to visit Sea World to see the marine life there.
I am so glad I traveled with this program, and I feel it has given me many priceless memories as well as new friends. I look forward to seeing how this experience will impact/benefit my future role in the veterinary profession.
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