As I sit here on my bed looking down at my planner, the square boxes counting 6 days left until “home” leave me with mixed emotions. I have truly loved every minute here in Spain, whether it be learning, traveling, getting lost, exploring, or simply sitting at a coffee shop content as can be. Those memories make it hard to leave.

On the other hand, I am looking forward to seeing my friends and family back in the states. I am a very social person, so it has been hard for me to be okay with only communicating every few days with those back home.

When it comes down to it though, I couldn’t be happier I took the plunge and decided to study abroad this summer. If I had only three points to tell students who are contemplating studying abroad here in Seville for the next trip in two…