Growing up I watched Dorothy navigate through Oz, making friends and enemies along the way. \u00a0Dorothy eventually realized she was the only one who could find way home and she had it in herself all along.<\/p>\n
One of the hardest parts I have found of being abroad is not knowing anyone. \u00a0My roommates and everyone I have met have been very friendly. \u00a0Even though I have all these connections here, there is not really anyone who knows me well. I think this has made me more aware of how I come across to other people. \u00a0It can be hard not having anyone to vent to about my frustrations and I certainly do not want to be constantly complaining to my new friends. \u00a0Nobody wants to be around negative people. \u00a0I sometimes have to stop myself from only talking about my frustrations.<\/p>\n
Last week I discovered Regents Park. \u00a0On my morning jog I discovered I live very close. \u00a0It is such a beautiful place and a great stress reliever. \u00a0Each time I’ve run since I’ve gone to that park. \u00a0If I spend a little time alone exercising or relaxing I think I become less negative. \u00a0I enjoy having that time to myself.<\/p>\n
Unlike Dorothy, I’m not homesick yet. \u00a0I’m still enjoying my time here and not missing too much at home. \u00a0Hopefully I make a few good friends during my time here, just like Dorothy did in Oz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Growing up I watched Dorothy navigate through Oz, making friends and enemies along the way. \u00a0Dorothy eventually realized she was the only one who could find way home and she had it in herself all along. One of the hardest parts I have found of being abroad is not knowing anyone. \u00a0My roommates and everyone … <\/p>\n