The Study Abroad Nightmare
When some people think of the word "nightmare", they think about a bad dream- I know I do. Usually, when I think about the word "nightmare", I imagine a recurring dream that I’ve had where I’m running away from something or someone in a dark alley and I’m moving in slow motion.
Some days felt harder than others when it came to immersing myself in my “new” Prague life, but I did it. I was able to create a new life for myself and since then, I’ve gained my perfect, everyday routine in Prague. The most basic form of my schedule consists of me taking the tram, taking the metro, going to class, going to my internship, and going home-- then I’m able to add in other activities. I have time in my day to go read in new coffee shops, get lunch in various places with friends, and explore places around Prague. An added bonus is that I always have enough time to go home and nap if I want to.
In Prague, I don't feel as overwhelmed as I do in America. I’m able to relax and although I get stressed about some things, my stress level is never as high as it is back home. When I think about going back to university in January, my mind forms the image of a large, dark, storm cloud coming over me. Don’t get me wrong, I love being at school and I’m excited to see my friends, but I’m worried about readjusting to the fast paced life that I left behind in May since I’ve adjusted to my relaxed life here.
I still can’t believe that my journey of 4 months in Prague has come to an end. Although I’m not sure if it’s been the best time of my life, I know it’s been freeing and it was needed. It sounds cliche, but I’ve learned a lot about myself in these past few months and I’ve changed for the better because of the experiences I’ve had in this city. Prague, I’m not saying goodbye to you because that would mean I’m never coming back, but instead I’m saying see you later.