Last Week at ETSU for 9 Months

Change is the only constant in life.

– Heraclitus

Hi all,

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

While the title of this post seems crazy, it is 100% true! This week is my last week at ETSU until the fall 2020 semester.

Since all of my classes are writing intensive, I do not have any exams during the regular exam week, so I will be juggling exams, classes, writing papers, and visiting with my friends one last time, while packing up my apartment. I officially move out this Sunday.

There are so many things that I love about ETSU! From my classes, to the amazing people that I have met here, and even Johnson City itself has so much to offer. It is a very bittersweet time for me!

Leaving somewhere that has been your home for 2 years is hard!

It seems crazy to think that I will be moving back to my hometown of Canton, NC for 4 months!

Since my program in Germany does not start until the end of March, I will have 4 months to work, save money, and get to be with my family before I leave!

I just need to keep reminding myself that change is a good thing! I just have to keep grinding and push myself out of my comfort zone!

I currently have 3 jobs (YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT) to help save as much as possible. I want to travel as much as possible while I am in Europe!

One great thing about Eichstatt, and Germany in general is that it is directly in the heart of Europe! This means that I can travel many different places in a cost effective matter.

If anyone has any tips for where to travel, their favorte places to see in Europe, or any cost saving tips, please leave them below in the comments!

I will miss so many things about ETSU, but this change is inevitable and exciting! This is just one more step on my journey to studying abroad and I cannot wait to see where this takes me!

Until next time!

Caroline