I would not be the same person if I had stayed in California this past semester. Shedding my expectations helped me create my own version of Ireland, one that pushed me out of my comfort zone in class, gave me incredible friendships, and challenged me to make my own way.
I wouldn't be the same person if I'd stayed in California that semester, and shedding my expectations helped me create my version of Ireland—one that pushed me out of my comfort zone, gave me incredible friendships, and challenged me to make my own way.