Studying Abroad, As Told In GIFs

When you realize you're going abroad:

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

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

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

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When you try speaking in the native language

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

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

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

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When you realize Europeans are very into PDA:

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

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

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

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When you try to figure out local transportation:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When you get back from a weekend of traveling:

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When the time comes for you to go back home:

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

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