By mluevano17
My time abroad, rather than changed my identity, has strengthened my identity in many ways. I feel much more confident and rooted in who I am. Being abroad and constantly being out of my comfort zone has allowed me to see my limits as well as my capabilities. I think that the hardest part about leaving my international community will be this sense of adventure and new experiences.
It has been such an incredible semester meeting new people and learning new things. I hope to stay in touch with the friends that I have made through social media, and hopefully even post cards. I have also made many new friends from GW itself, and I am excited to return to school with a new community there as well. I feel that it will enrich my last year at GW and change things up in my life back at home, which is an exciting prospect. I truly hope that I will have the opportunity to return to London again, not only to visit but also possibly to live. I hope to stay as connected to this culture and community as I can.