Thoughts on the Plane

Okay I didn't think I was going to be super hard-core about blogging, but hey, it happens. So many exciting things are happening right now that I can't express them through any other way than writing. 
Starting with the people I've met in literally 24 hours of being here- they're some of the best people I know. We are all motivated, driven, culturally interested, and connected by this huge life changing experience.  Everyone I talk to has something interesting and exciting about them, I just can't imagine how many amazing people I will meet in this ENTIRE year. My goal for this year is to ultimately befriend as many people as possible in order to create many lasting friendships. 
AFS is also a very inspiring organization. You don't realize how important being an exchange student is until you really get here. You realize you are a youth ambassador representing your country, and I realized that my generation is the one that is changing the world. It's so amazing that 77 teens from America are all culturally interested and courageous enough to dedicate a year of their life to living in Germany. It's even great talking to people outside of the AFS organization because I feel like I am representing something that I really care about and is really respected around the world. AFS is such a community and I definitely will consider volunteering after my experience abroad. 

Personally I already feel this experience changing me. I feel so natural doing this- like it was kind of my destiny to do this. There's no reason to be anyone but myself in this setting, and it feels like complete bliss. A challenging experience of living abroad is when you realize who you want to surround yourself with, what you want to do with your life, and why you want to live your life. I really feel a purpose in my exchange to Germany and I know I will leave with tremendous growth. It's all so real and it's all so great. No matter the challenges face, I know I will never regret this decision.