As of today, I've been in Uppsala for two months. I've gotten to know my way around, have a solid group of friends, incorporated exercise and studying into my daily routine, and do my laundry regularly. Overall, for something that feels like freshman year of college all-over-again minus the accepting arms of UMass Reslife (shoutout to UMass Reslife), I feel pretty well adjusted.
For some reason, I tend to lack forethought when it comes to being prepared for homesickness, fear, worry, et cetera. I never get anxious about travel because I always assume it will work out (and I haven't been wrong in that assumption yet!) I'm not really homesick at all - I truly love Uppsala and could see myself pursuing studies here in the future, or having attended all three* years here for my bachelors had I not decided to stay in Massachusetts.
That being said, I really miss fall in New England, and pumpkins, and hay rides, and haunted houses (did you know that's an American thing?). I appreciate my home that much more now that I'm not there. I also miss my friends and family a lot, but I am that much more excited to see them in the summer.
I am so happy to be here, and look forward to what the months ahead bring!
