So I don’t really know what to say. It’s only been 10 days, and everyone is semi-nostalgic. Ami and Kaitlyn even took pictures of the doormen down in the lobby of 20 Cooper. It’s a weird feeling -saying farewell, and leaving everyone behind, especially in this program where 10 days felt like two months. You know, people saying they don’t want to leave, and that they’ll miss everybody so much -is that really the case? Yeah, I will certainly miss everyone, my roommates, Prof. Latty, Prof. Heintz, Kash, my friends and peers, I really felt like I fit in with them (which is not a common feeling for me), and it is sad to think I may not see them again (in exception to Matt… because I will see him again at fencing). But do I really want to share a bathroom with four other people? (Don’t get me wrong, I love my roommates, but bathrooms are another story).
In the end, I guess I have a small sense of nostalgia too. I learned a ton and I loved living in the city. I think I’ve seen more of New York in the past ten days, than during the many trips to the city with my family (especially since we normally visit midtown). I really loved this area. I loved coming in everyday to 20 Cooper Square, and meeting all of these new people. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and everything I learned. It was a real eye-opener that I will never forget.
