A few of the many lessons I’ve learned in my first weeks awayIn the short time that I’ve been away from home, I’ve encountered a lot of newness. The process has naturally been riddled with a handful of lessons already, lessons that I’ll take with me through the rest of my time here and beyond. The convenience of a personal vehicle is foreign to most others here, so I’ve learned to appreciate the privilege of knowing I have a car at home. The clock is ticking, though, and knowing I only have three months left to experience life here has forced me to push myself into experiences no matter the conditions. Gratitude has really swept over me in this beginning stage of my study abroad semester.