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10 things I miss while studying abroad

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Samantha Harris
Oct 09, 2016
Grand Valley State University
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10 things I miss while studying abroad

I have been away from home for three weeks now and it is crazy to think that I'm on the other side of the world. There are some things from the states that I miss dearly.


1. My family

This is an obvious one. I'm 5,000 miles from home and this is the farthest away I have been! I won't even be home for Thanksgiving. I know they are proud but I miss them a lot

2. Ranch dressing

I don't even like ranch dressing but the fact that they don't offer it here in the United Kingdom is mind blowing to me.

3. Free ketchup

Why am I paying for a basic human necessity????

4. My sorority sisters

Recruitment, Bid Day, new sisters; I've missed it all. My go to lunch buddies are on the other side of the world! They better be prepared for many lunch dates when I return.

5. Saturday Football

Yes, I get Saturday futbol here but I want real football! I miss cheering on the Lakers on Saturday nights in Lubbers Stadium

6. Late Night campus food

All on campus dining locations close by 9. Where are you supposed to go and get food after class?

7. Post season baseball

Baseball is my favorite sport, so it's really sad that I'm missing out on October baseball!

8. Textbooks

None of my classes require textbooks. I don't miss paying for them, I just miss having them available when you need them.

9. Cars

People in the UK mostly travel by bus and train. If they do travel by car they are driving on the wrong side of the road, compared to what I'm used to.

10. GVSU

It's my home away from home. My friends are there. My student organizations are there. The only thing that's missing is me


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