2 weeks have passed since i got home, since i left Prague and i left behind friends, memories and great experiences. I took this time to write about the whole experience in order to at least try and be a little objective about the whole experience. The whole Erasmus-Prague experience was amazing, filled with great unforgettable moments.
Living there for 6 months i got to experience a lot of things for the first time, like living in a dorm room with someone who in the beginning was a complete stranger for me, but who at the end i had difficult times saying good bye to; or learning to speak Spanish fluently, even though i have never studied the language; or eating "tortillia de patatas" for the first time and simply loving it. But by far the best "first time" was flying a and with a small airplane. Simply amazing.
I think i will never be able to forget the funny crazy spanish girl, whose english even though not the best, was willing to learn, and whose openness and kind heart brought us in the same room and we were able to live together really great moments. "Good morning, Cruz. how was the party?"
I know that if it weren't for all the people i have met, my experience would not have been even half as great. So guys, this is for all of you who have been a part of this. Thank you. It has been a privilege getting to know you all.
From a more academically point of view, I got to experience a completely new system and I discovered that with the right motivation i can go over my limits and reach just a little bit higher than i knew i could. And that is a great feeling. It makes your self belief go high and you feel good about yourself.The subjects i studied there were completely new for me and i felt with each class I attended I could actually say that i have learned something new and interesting.
On a more personal level, the Prague experience made me realize that I can start from zero wherever I am, as long as I don't forget who I am, as long as I keep an open mind and an optimistic spirit.Naturally, i felt scared at first, being alone in a new city, not knowing anyone and with no familiar faces around. But not letting all this overwhelming me I got to know great people with whom i experienced great and unforgettable moments.
About my Erasmus experience, i could write pages, remembering all the people i have met, all the memories i have made and all the funny things.Because after time will pass, the memories will be all that will have been left. And they will always make me smile and go back to our dorm room, and to the corridor parties and all the parties where we always had great times. As an overall this experience was simply great, hard and challenging, but one that in the end has brought out the best in me.
