My Dear Finland,

I’m leaving home in less than a week, back to Belgium. I must say i’m really sad to leave you and will leave a piece of my heart and mind to this wonderful country which has been my home for 3 months.But I must smile at the fact that im sad its means this exchange was successful.I met a lot of new people which changed my view of how i see the world and the way i think! I’m more aware of who i am and how my culture and personal history influence the way im acting. i will try not to say oh this person is acting weird or  that not normal, now i will ask it because culture influence more than we think and misunderstanding are easely born.  This experience helped me to grow on a professional level and most importantly on a personal level.

“Tulen kaipaamaan Suomea, mutta en ole surullinen koska tiedän että tulen takaisin”

 

“I will miss Finland,but I’m not sad because I know I’ll be back”

I will even miss the cold o cold weather but i’m sure every time i will think about this experience i will smile at this magical experiences.Finland truly enchanted me.

Your Faithfully,

Olivia Lucarelli