Every exchange student was so friendly and it was great to know that so many people are having the same experience that I am. We are all familiar with the frustrating moments, the confusing moments, the lonely moments and the exciting moments, and that's how we bonded. With very few people in my daily life who actually understand what exchange life is like, it was refreshing to meet other teens who could really relate to the things exchange students go through. I found that exchange life is all about surprises, frustration, and frequently changing emotions.
It made me proud and sad at the same time to realize that I have been here for an entire month today! It has felt like forever, but to think I only have 9 months left is already so sad. I realized how important every day here is, and how I have to make the most of my time here. I can't let something bad ruin my day because one bad day, is one less that could have been filled with happiness. All of the exchange students inspired me to keep doing what I love and I realized that through this experience we will all grow up. The people running the camp were my age, but I admired how much they knew about themselves and all they knew about the world. I can't wait until I can be an AFS USA volunteer as well!
Everyday here I meet a new challenge, I meet new people, and I learn more about myself. And that's all I could ask from this exchange. I am going to stay optimistic when things get bad because I know I can do it. I know every one of us can do it. Whether you are from Portugal or Turkey or Japan, everyday presents the opportunity for you to shape the world and shape yourself.
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