Sharoni's Latest European Adventures

The biggest thing that has happened in the past few months has been Eurotour, which was needless to say an amazing and unforgettable adventure. 12 days with a very packed schedule and 50 other exchange students, we visited France (Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon, Annecy), Germany (Munich, Linderhof), Austria (Innsbruck), Italie (Verona, Pisa, Florence, Venice), Monaco, and Geneva. While there were some interesting organized visits, one of my favourite aspects of the trip was having free time to explore these places ourselves; as an exchange student you realize quickly (after a month or two) that you want to go beyond the "touristy" aspect of travelling. Of course, the best feature of the trip was being with fellow exchange students, old and new friends from all over, having a ridiculous amount of fun with them as well as being able to share and discuss our experiences this year. Having been toward the end of our exchange year, our perspective on things  have changed and the dynamic was different than that of the Paris Barcelona trip in early March. 

Right after Eurotour, during the last week of April vacation, I changed to my 3rd host family. It was difficult transitioning back into French life: on one hand I was happy to find myself with my school friends again, but my head was still back on Eurotour. Things are going very well with the new family and it is working out well to have them during this last period of exchange. Other than that, school is winding down (for me.. everyone else has to study haha), and I am happy to say that I have got good appreciations from my teachers on assignments and tests/exams. 

So there you go, this is my last month, I leave June 26th and will be back home on the 29th after visiting some family in London. Not a bone in my body is ready (nor wants) to go home. But as we all know, it's a part of the exchange student experience and that's just how it goes. At least when I'm home I know I'll be applying all this positive energy/new thoughts I've acquired this year. 

Voila,
hope all is well, summer in Sackville will be here upon us soon!

Sharoni