Exchange Diary

  Per l’ultima volta, ciao a tutti!! HOLY SH*T, I’m sorry but I don’t have any words and still can’t believe how fast time went by! This was the last week of my exchange in Sicily, It’s time to close a beautiful chapter in my life, a chapter full of ups and downs, new discoveries, new people, and most of all personal growth… Now my suitcases are packed, my room is empty again, I’ve said goodbye to my classmates, my hobbies, … I’ve said goodbye to this life. It doesn’t feel right tough, the last weeks I’ve been feeling really at ease here, like I started to become part of people’s life here. The people at the gym, the people from the pool, the people from school, my lovely neighbor I waved to almost every day from my balcony… I will miss them a lot. All these memories and little habits I made here will become old ones once I leave this place, but those memories I well cherish forever, that is for sure. Tomorrow morning I’m going to the airport in Catania and there I will say goo...

  Ciao a tutti! It's been a while, isn’t it? Also these past weeks have flown by in the blink of an eye. It's almost surreal to think that my journey here is nearing its end. Lately, people have been asking me how I feel about returning to Belgium, and honestly, it's a complex question. I'll miss the friends who have become like family, the inspiring individuals I've met, those who supported me throughout my exchange, the crazy teachers, the slightly chaotic yet charming lifestyle, and of course, my host family... the list goes on and on. Despite the bittersweet farewell to this place, I'm also excited for the reunion with my friends and family back home, especially our beloved dog, Jamie. I miss them very much, more than I would’ve thought before I left.   This time, I wanted to give you a glimpse into a day in my life here, so you can truly visualize the experience. Today is Wednesday, 8/11, which means it's a school day, but fortunately, I have some en...