Study Abroad Reflection

After being back home for a few days I’ve had time to think about my time in Greece. I had a great while studying abroad and enjoyed every minute of being in the Greek culture. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit different cities within the country to get a great overview of the country. Every city was different in regards to architecture, cost, and feelings towards tourists. I would say that my favorite city was Tolon because it was a small enough town that I was able to get to know some of the local people who worked at the shops and restaurants and they were all very hospitable. I was definitely surprised at how well many Greek people could speak English; I had time to talk with local people who had lived in Greece for years and also students who went to school at the University of Athens. It seems like such a different culture because of how serious they take learning other languages like English and for the surrounding countries. Apart from learning about the culture and ancient sites I also got to know a lot of great people within my group. There were more than 50 of us on the trip including faculty. I made many new friends and it was great to be able to share an experience like this with them. I am so grateful for the chance to taken part in another study abroad trip through TNCIS and Vol State. My time abroad has given me a new perspective on another country and has made me want to travel more.