When you realize you're going abroad:

When you have no idea what to pack or how to fit everything in your suitcase:

When you get there and realize you are halfway across the world and have no idea what you are doing:

When you are jet-lagged and all you want to do is sleep but feel like you should go out and explore the world:

When you try speaking in the native language

When you master the art of drinking coffee like a local:

When you realize the drinking age is 18, not 21:

When you are at a bar and decide to karaoke because no one here knows you:

When you realize Europeans are very into PDA:

When you want to talk to your mom but remember it's the crack of dawn back home:

When you are waiting in line to get into a museum:

When you try a local dish and it's actually really gross:

When you try to figure out local transportation:

When you realize you've been eating pizza and gelato every day:

But you continue to do so because, when are you going to be living abroad for an extended period of time again?

When you actually have to do work for one of your classes:

When locals who are obviously 20 years older than you blatantly hit on you:

When you book all of your weekend trips to other countries:

When the hostel you are staying at is terrible in more than one way:

When you get back from a weekend of traveling:

When the time comes for you to go back home:

But then you see your family and friends again and all is right with the world:

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