I can't believe that I have been here for two weeks already. I've loved exploring my new surroundings and fully immersing myself in the culture. I have had more Fika's than I can count, and each comes with a conversation that allows me to dive deeper into another culture. I have learned not only in my classes but everywhere I have gone.
Many people both here in Sweden, and back home have asked me what my favorite part of this journey has been so far, and if you want the honest truth, that is hard to answer. I know that there are many amazing opportunities to come on this journey, but so far, I love dinner time. That sounds super weird, but in my corridor, we only have one area for eight of us to eat. My floor represents FIVE different countries. Every dinner we talk about our home countries. I am given the opportunity to learn in depth about their cultures, from their point of view. It is also very interesting to hear what they think American culture is. I am very excited for this weekend. Friends and I are going to visit the first IKEA store and the museum. It is about 40 minutes away from Växjö by train. Public transportation has become more second nature, and it is so convenient. There have been many conversations asking why Americans do not use public transportation, and I have honestly struggled to explain why we all have cars and families have more than one car for their family. Classes have been going well so far. I am taking a Global Migrations class, and it is eye-opening to hear about all the different types of migration and it is changing my views on what migration is. My Swedish Language course is interesting. I have been finding myself translate simple phrases into Spanish, and then into English. Super weird, I know. Soon, I will be able to keep a basic conversation in Swedish. Diving into cultures all over, ~Adventure Set Brunette
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1/25/2018 11:04:57 pm
I am so proud of you biggie! You have already made so many memories for yourself and will be able to bring your experiences back here to all of your friends and family, to help enlighten us closed-minded Americans lol. Being able to experience what you're experiencing is something that only comes once in a life time. I hope you are having the time of your life over there because you deserve it! I love you big nugget!
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