The 23 Worst Parts Of Studying Abroad In Europe
Studying abroad isn’t all fun and games.If you can survive a semester in Europe, you can survive anything.
1. Filling out the paperwork beforehand
So. Many. Forms.
2. Trying to understand foreign languages
It doesn’t make any sense!
3. Packing
50 lb. weight limit? HA!
4. Hang-drying your clothes
What is this, Colonial Williamsburg?
5. Figuring out a phone plan
6. Good luck watching your favorite TV shows
The struggle is real.
7. Having to pay to use the bathroom
But you have to go SO bad.
8. Men cat-calling you on the street
9. The bread on the table: NOT FREE
But you eat it anyway.
10. Flying on budget airlines
Do these planes even fly?
11. Trying to figure out the metro system
12. As an American, you stick out like a sore thumb
You’re not in Kansas anymore.
13. The exchange rate sucks
Your wallet is going to HATE you.
14. Trying to care about the “study” part
Classes? What classes?
15. No peanut butter
Sometimes Nutella just isn’t going to cut it.
16. Sightseeing while hungover
The worst.
17. Realizing what a bidet is
18. Trying to run errands during siesta
Not gonna happen.
19. Walking on cobblestone
Have a nice trip, see you next fall!
20. Travelling is exhausting
21. When public transportation workers go on strike
22. Walking through tourist groups
23. Realizing despite all this, you’re going to miss it when you’re done.
Best. Semester. EVER.
