When I decided to study in Greece for a semester, I was thrilled by the opportunity that lay before me. I wanted my abroad experience to push me outside of my comfort zone and to teach me things that surely only coming to Greece could do. With its rich culture, strong history and beautiful landscape, I knew Greece would change me for the better.

While I anticipated the culture shock and the language difference, I could not have really prepared myself for uprooting to another country completely. In the beginning, I felt anxious constantly and confused most of the time. However, as I allowed myself to take in the true beauty that is Greece, I found myself walking the streets… Continue reading →