After what has been the best 5 months in Valencia, unfortunately its time to pack up my room and get ready for my next adventure. Valencia has been an absolute dream, I would recommend this city to anybody and everybody. From 36 degree heat in September, to the warmest December i’ve ever had, I can certainly say that the weather has been amazing, minus the 2 storms which apparently Spain isn’t used to and went on complete shut down, I’ve made friends I’m sure I will be friends with for life and a bunch of amazing memories.
I honestly can’t believe semester 1 has finished and I’m off to another country! I am very grateful I made such a good bunch of friends in Valencia and I am sure that we will keep in contact. It’s quite weird that after living in Valencia for such a short time, I feel like I know the city like the back of my hand and would easily be able to show someone around there with confidence.
One of the few downsides to moving countries is that I feel like I could improve my Spanish a lot more but unfortunately don’t have enough time here so I plan on joining a Spanish language school in Verona in a few months time. Quite a few of my friends have said that they wouldn’t be able to move country at this point as they don’t feel their language is at the stage they want it to be at. However, I don’t have a choice so have to get on with it!
Now I have finally packed up all my things, I will advise anyone to pack lightly when they go on their year abroad, I came to Valencia with 2 big cases and one hand luggage and they were all over, I am leaving Valencia with 4 big cases (one which my mum had to fly out to take home) and a small hand luggage, this is going to be a fun journey. Leaving Valencia has been very bitter sweet, although I’m so sad to leave and leave all my friends behind knowing they won’t be leaving Valencia any time soon, I’m also so excited to go home and celebrate my 21st just before beginning semester 2 in Verona!
From Valencia to Verona... 