I'm a student, and I decided to study abroad this semester. It, however, ended up being a really huge mistake. I don't think I have ever felt more alone since I have been here. It's so weird being in a country, knowing that you'll only see these people for a few months and never again. You don't want to get close to people, yet you cannot help but do so. I want nothing more than to go home, I'm just too embarrassed to tell my family about it. The only thing I can do is work hard in school, and hope it passes the time. I am, however, glad I found this site. It seems like a lot of really smart and passionate individuals are here. Well, I finally said it.

I know that feeling...
Let me give you an advice;

First of all, no need to be embrassed. Its normal and its okay.

Secondly, try being social. Get close to people etc. Even only for a few months just be close to them. Its not like you are never going to talk to them when you return your country. Get their email adresses, ask for their social media accounts etc. And if you really want to see them ask them to come over or ask them is it okay for me to come over? This way you will stay as friends.

Also, tell your parents about it. No need to be shy. Everyone has their own point of views so its not like your parents arw gonna laugh at you.

Hope that helps~! ^^
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I was thinking of studying abroad in Germany next summer. Never even thought of it like that. What feelings did u have when u decided to do it? And where are u from and where did u go to? Sorry for the bombbardment of questions x)

When I originally applied, I was really excited because the program is really prestigious, and getting accepted was such an amazon feeling. It was like a confirmation that my hard work has paid off, and it really is for something. As I got closer and closer to leaving I became more apprehensive about it. It's not like I haven't traveled before, in fact I have been to every continent (including Antarctica), it was more like the feeling of 'I have worked so hard to establish my life at my college for three years, and I am so freakin worried that I am throwing it away.' Furthermore, it's the longest amount of time I have been away from home by myself because at school we have a break in the middle of both semesters at least once. Don't get me wrong, I am learning a lot here, and it's great and everything. I, also, have made friends from all over the world! It's just really depressing when I remember that I a) haven't known any of these people for very long, b) they won't be in my life for very long, so c) what's the point?

Going abroad really is more for people who have not and probably will not have opportunities to travel very much. I am not one of these people, so the intrigue and excitement does not exist.

I am from the US, east coast, and I'm studying in the UK.

ps- by "it's great," I mean the academic part.