Last Blog Entry from Paris
What does one do when one of their major goals has been accomplished? Find another fun adventure of course :) This has been the most amazing experience I have ever had and I hate that it is already over. It is a big accomplishment to me to go somewhere where you know basically no one and learn to live as if you are one of them. I have learned more about the French than most Americans will in their entire lifetime, no matter how many times they visit or how much they study. 
It is something that will aid me in my studies and guide me through my life.
I'm sitting at Trocadero, on a beautiful spring day and I can't help but think of everything I have seen and experienced! I am soo thankful for everyone who helped me have such an amazing experience. I know I could never have done this totally on my own and I can't express how grateful I am of my parents, family, and friends. This is something that will change my life forever and I know I will never experience anything like this again. No matter how many other trips I take, none will compare to living in Paris for five months at the age of 20. When I really think about it, it totally amazes me how much I have learned and grown in the last five months. In January, before I left, I never could have imagined this experience being as amazing as it has been.
At first, I had a huge list of things I wanted to see and do once I returned from Russia, but once I got back and started walking I realized there is nothing more I want to do besides walk around and enjoy my favorite places. There are so many things to see and do in Paris, there is no way five months is enough time, shoot a year wouldn't be enough time. I have enjoyed nothing more than sitting at Sacre Coeur, listening to a harpist or guitarist, and looking out over all of Paris.
I am looking forward to continuing this experience in Italy with Mizzou and hope it is just as enjoyable as this has been!