"My year abroad was a great adventure. It became a 24-hour-a-day obsession to take advantage of where I was, the time I had, and the people with whom I lived. I had never been so continuously stimulated intellectually and personally. It was a letdown to return home."
Personal growth, new insights into your own culture, connections with people overseas, a new understanding of the issues facing your changing world, and new language skills are just a few of the changes you may have noted after returning from your study abroad experience. You have become accustomed to a high level of activity or stimulation that your home and campus may not be able to match at first glance. As a result, you may feel restless or depressed after your return. In some cases, the academic experience overseas can provide a new perspective on your academic or career goals. As a result, you may question or change your own long-term goals.
Think through the many ways in which you have changed as a result of the overseas experience and write these impressions in a personal journal. You should find ways to incorporate your new interests and cross-cultural skills into your life through involvement with international groups, tutoring, or services in the community or on campus. You should also share what you have experienced with others who have studied or worked abroad. Keep in touch with others in your group!
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