It is absolutely unbelievable to think that one year ago, I was well underway in my study abroad experience in France. At the time, I didn't quite realize just how much the experience would shape me. I also had no idea of the things to come; I almost wish that I could have given myself a warning of sorts. Now, a year later, I am finishing my student teaching experience that I have been working on for the entire school year. If you asked me in September if I would make it to graduation in one piece, my answer would have been "NO". Now, next Friday, I will be considered a competent, qualified teacher...officially. Scary.
It would be an understatement to say that this past year was full of milestones. It is even crazier to think that even more milestones remain. The beginning of this chapter to come is definitely the most frightening to anticipate. I don't know where I will be three months from now, but now that my schooling is coming to an end, I am beginning to be more excited and enjoy the ride.
So, now all that there is left to do is to finish, appreciate, enjoy, and to look back at the past four years of my life fondly. It is truly unbelievable to think about changes that occurred within, as well as with the world around me.
