My study abroad experience

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I remember being really excited and quite nervous on registration day. I was worried that I wouldn’t make any new friends or that the others wouldn’t like me! Yeah, I do worry over stuff like that. 

Well, all my worries were for nothing. I did make friends with wonderful people who have helped me a lot and we’re still friends now. I also met so many new faces during orientation week that I couldn’t remember all their names. But as time went by, I’m getting to know them one by one. The seniors were really friendly and helpful too.


Overall, I have grown as an individual in many ways. This study abroad courses has allowed me to gain a more complete sense of independence and a curiosity for the rest of the world, while eliminating much of the judgment and bias from my mindset that I had going into the courses. There are so many more places around the world that I have always wanted to visit based on beautiful pictures I have seen, but I have learned that it is not just the beauty of a foreign country that is valuable to me. It is the beauty of the feeling you get being there in a world unimaginable and indescribable that matters the most.
The people, the culture, and the everyday traditions of these countries are all unique. And although I cannot speak for other countries, Sabah brought a sense of curiosity, excitement, and happiness to every day, while strengthening my knowledge. In my lifetime, I wish to visit as many countries as possible and I hope that every place will add a little bit to my own character and wisdom as Sabah has already done for me.


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