Final farewell from abroad

By: Amanda Reid, Columnist

As my semester slowly comes to a close and the spirit of the holidays fills the air, there are a few things I would like to thank my study abroad experience for:

  • For introducing me to lifelong friends. We’ve travelled together, laughed together and eaten a hell of a lot of food together. Those are the memories I will cherish the most from this trip.
  • For my wonderful host family, who inspire me to one day be a host mom myself.
  • For giving me a new global perspective. I have met Italians, Chinese, Dutch, English, Koreans, Syrians, Russians and Spaniards. Learning about all their different cultures in class has opened my eyes to how different and similar they can be at the same time.
  • For giving me the ability to travel the world. I have now been to Portugal, France, Poland, Morocco and Amsterdam as well as cities all over Spain. I hope to next semester visit Italy and England. I still can’t believe that this is my life and I just feel so incredibly blessed every day.
  • For teaching me how to pack a backpack for a weekend trip to another city or country in less than 30 minutes.
  • For introducing me to new foods like beet soup, couscous, fuet, baby pig, huevos rotos (fried eggs and ham over French fries), and so much more.
  • For teaching me how to use public transportation and my own two legs to get me everywhere I need to go.
  • For giving me enough fantastic “Throwback Thursday” pictures to last a lifetime.
  • For showing me the joy that is Burger King delivery.
  • For helping me realize that distance really does make the heart grow fonder, and how much I should cherish my time with my family and friends back home.
  • For improving my Spanish language skills to a level I had never dreamed possible.
  • For teaching me that I can survive without all of the things I am used to having at home, like a shower curtain or buffalo chicken.
  • For helping me learn how to adapt to changes and remain calm in a crisis.
  • Above all, I’m thankful that I still have another semester here.

Not all of this semester has been easy, with the hardest blow being the one to my wallet, but I wake up every day feeling blessed. This experience has made me more confident and less terrified of airports. I have friends from all over the world now, as well as a new global perspective that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I’m glad I got to share all my experiences with you all back home at TU. If you want to keep following the rest of my journey, I’ll be continuing my blog next semester at www.expeditionespana.blogspot.com since this is my last Towerlight article. Thanks for reading, and I hope I’ve inspired at least some of you to want to travel abroad in the future! ¡Hasta luego!

5 thoughts on “Final farewell from abroad”

  1. ¡Hola, amigos! Este es un artículo interesante; me ha gustado mucho leerlo. Quería preguntar: ¿qué tan importante es mantener actualizada la información sobre los métodos de pago? ¿Tienen algún consejo al respecto? Se los agradecería mucho.

  2. ¡Hola, сreo que mantener actualizada la información sobre los métodos de pago es fundamental para evitar confusiones y gestionar las operaciones con mayor tranquilidad. Cuando consulto plataformas como Orobet y reviso información sobre el orobet codigo promocional también me parece importante comprobar qué opciones de depósito y retirada están disponibles, cuáles son sus condiciones y cuánto pueden tardar las transacciones. Estos detalles ayudan a comprender mejor el funcionamiento del servicio y a evitar sorpresas al utilizar sus distintas funciones. Además, considero útil que la información sobre límites, posibles comisiones y requisitos de verificación esté explicada de forma clara. En una plataforma que reúne tragamonedas, juegos de mesa y diferentes modalidades de entretenimiento, una sección de pagos bien organizada facilita la navegación y permite tomar decisiones más informadas. Para mí, la transparencia y la actualización frecuente de estos datos son señales importantes de una experiencia digital más segura y fácil de entender.

  3. Such a heartfelt reflection on studying abroad! It’s inspiring to see how experiencing different cultures can build confidence, adaptability, and a broader global perspective. These qualities are also incredibly valuable in today’s international tech industry, where collaboration across borders is becoming increasingly common. Speaking of working with global talent, I have a question: What Should Companies Consider Before Hiring AI Developers? I’d love to hear different perspectives on this!

  4. Hey, I think companies should first look at real AI experience, data security, scalability, and how well developers understand their business goals. When comparing options, an AI agent development company like Instinctools is worth checking out for its expertise in AI integration, intelligent automation, and custom software solutions. I also like that they offer flexible development teams and cloud expertise, which can make long-term projects much easier to manage.

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