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10 Times I Wanted To Quit Study Abroad

I've had some close calls.

Nour Elshazly

Jan 24, 2019

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While there are some unglamorous things that can happen to you while abroad, there are oftentimes things that happen which make you want to quit your program entirely. I've had a few of these close calls my first semester if we're being honest. This semester, I've started to get into the swing of things and make the best of the good days I do have. But, reality isn't perfect.

When I got locked out of my apartment and paid a locksmith $380 to let me in

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When I went to Italy and found out there was lice in the apartment I was in

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When I thought I was going to miss my flight back to London when the shuttle got delayed

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When something new seemed to break in my apartment every day

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When you've been on a constant cycle of catching an infection because of people congestion

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Everytime I notice more rats scurrying along the subway platform

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The amount of times my bus would randomly stop and tell everyone to get off in the freezing pouring rain

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When our heating stopped working during the coldest weekend in London

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When my landlord refuses to acknowledge/take care of issues in the apartment

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Every time I end up stuck on a delayed tube

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At the end of the day I know these experiences will help shape me for the better and they all serve as lessons learned. Here's to a better second semester.

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10 Times I Wanted To Quit Study Abroad

I've had some close calls.

In This Article:

When I got locked out of my apartment and paid a locksmith $380 to let me in

When I went to Italy and found out there was lice in the apartment I was in

When I thought I was going to miss my flight back to London when the shuttle got delayed

When something new seemed to break in my apartment every day

When you've been on a constant cycle of catching an infection because of people congestion

Everytime I notice more rats scurrying along the subway platform

The amount of times my bus would randomly stop and tell everyone to get off in the freezing pouring rain

When our heating stopped working during the coldest weekend in London

When my landlord refuses to acknowledge/take care of issues in the apartment

Every time I end up stuck on a delayed tube

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We get it — we're frustrated with you, too.

1. When they go out of their way to help you.

2. When they are cleaning up a section of the store.

3. When they deal with your children being heathens.

4. When they listen intently to your coupon problems.

5. When they ask you about opening a credit card or rewards card.

6. When you have to wait to get an item number or to talk to a manager.

It's not always fun being fun-sized!

1. Not wearing makeup is like stepping in a time machine

2. "Wow, how tall are you?!"

3. You don't realize how much you're craning your neck until you talk to someone as short as you.

4. Hugging your friends is just asking for a face full of boob for you and makeup on their shirt for them. Awkward.

5. You face retail discrimination

Details the INFJ may not have wanted to let you know about.

1. Their moral compass is the strongest bone in their bodies

2. They like getting a mild cold

3. They can only make one new friend at a time

4. They can only be leaders if they're experts on the topic

5. You know what too nice means: Fake

6. Their creativity comes out in strange bouts

7. They like heavily emotional stories

8. They experience a different kind of tired

9. Structure and routine is the name of the game

10. They are sensitive little creatures

11. They love to love

12. Yup, they’re the mom of the friend group

It's a daily struggle to make it on time, but everyone has those days where they just...don't.

1. "Oh, crap..."

2. "Is it worth it?"

3. "Why is this room so cold?"

4. "Does this professor grade attendance?"

5. "Can I wear my pajamas to class?"

6. "Do I have time to brush my teeth?"

6. "Shoot, I didn't finish my homework..."

7. "What's the weather supposed to be today?"

8. "Will the bus be on time?"

9. "How can I enter the room in the least obtrusive way possible?"

10. "WHY didn't anyone leave a seat on the end in case someone came late?!"

11. "Does this professor hate me now?"

12. "I'll be early next class..."

Getting hung up on is my super power.

1. The first call is the hardest

2. Getting hung up on before you say something

3. People don't live forever

4. It's exhausting

5. Getting hung up on the second you say where you're calling from

6. People will say anything to get you off the phone

7. Voicemails are weird

8. No one cleans out their mailbox

9. Pronouncing names correctly can be hard

10. People are mean

11. Some calls make it worth it

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