While I did enjoy this past semester, with all the experiences, travel, and people met along the way, I would most likely not study abroad again. As someone who didn't even apply for any colleges outside of Hawaii, spending 4 months away from my family and friends took an emotional toll on me that I don't want to go through again. If I was more experienced being away from home, I wouldn't have had this issue and would've enjoyed study abroad more, but I wasn't able to adjust during the 4 months.
With all that being said, I would definitely recommend study abroad to other students. Even if you're not able to get over being homesick, it will teach you independence and further your appreciation of your hometown. If you're someone who's able to be away from home for an extended period of time, I'd recommend it even more so. Throughout my time, I've compiled a list of tips that I find most useful:
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