The Different Stages Of Emotion Before Studying Abroad
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The Different Stages Of Emotion Before Studying Abroad

From one emotion to the next...

Kayleigh-Scarlett Hopper
May 31, 2016
North Carolina State University
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The Different Stages Of Emotion Before Studying Abroad
Kendall Rease

The days before you study abroad are filled with so many different emotions. Everyone is telling you it is the trip of a lifetime, and you believe it is so, but it is hard to imagine what to expect. These are the stages of emotions you will repeatedly go through.

1. Excitement

You will have butterflies in your stomach and won't be able to sleep. You constantly try to imagine what this experience will be like, but you have no idea. It is like you are a little kid on Christmas Eve, you are so excited you cannot contain yourself. I'M SO EXCITED!

2. Nervousness

You are going to a foreign country you probably have never seen in person. You will be hundreds, maybe thousands, of miles away from home. You will be in a completely different time zone, in a completely different region of the world. The nerves definitely will kick in.

3. Wonder

What in the world will this be like? You honestly have no clue. Will it be all you ever dreamed or fall short of your expectations? All you can do is wonder about the experience you are about to embark on. So dream on.

4. Uneasiness

With a new country comes some uncertainty and uneasiness. It is normal. You aren't sure what the place will be like and if you will be comfortable. You are going outside of your comfort zone and that can be scary. It is okay to feel this way.

5. Happiness

Overall, you are extremely happy about this new journey. You really are going on a trip of a lifetime and you might never get this opportunity again. Stay happy and forget the nerves and uneasiness you feel. This is all going to be worth it!

Enjoy this experience and take a lot of pictures!!

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