Two people are missing things from last night. This truly upsets me. How can someone be so greedy?!? It just shocks me that someone can steal money, a laptop, and a cell phone while that person is in the room! I am so disappointed that we had to stay in this place! Rene told us that no one would be staying with non UMD students. It is not acceptable that we stayed in a place that costs 20 EURO per night for a whole room (or that's what I heard..). I know we all paid 4,000 to go on this trip. We should be able to stay in a hotel…or change the price to make sure the budget covers decent hotel stays.
We all hung out at the hostel until the situation was under control, and then we all decided to stay at the hostel for the second night. (PS-Thank you to Stacy for staying up and making us feel safe!!!)
Anyway, we went into Belgium to eat some fabulous food and of course buy CHOCOLATE!! I spent like 50 EURO in chocolate. Oh goodness! I bought some for my immediate family, the four boys I babysit for, the McCormac Family, and the Ford family. I am sure they'll enjoy the gourmet chocolate. ;) The Belgium Waffles were AMAZING!!! YUMMM. Christina, Anna, Amy, and I spent the two and we were super impressed with how soft and fresh they were. DELICIOUS! I had Subway for dinner! (I was craving a very normal meal) I couldn't have any more fries! haha Anyway, we just hung out in the hostel for the last night and went to bed early, to prep for the long journey home. :) I'm excited to see my family and tell them all about my trip!!!! :D
I know that all programs had their issues, but overall it's been a wonderful trip. It's hard to write this in a positive manner because I am still in the hostel…I wish the trip didn't have to end like this. I will add onto this after I am upset.
Looking back at all the memories from this trip, I have to say that it was such a terrific experience!! I have to thank Stacy for being a wonderful leader and always staying SO positive. ;) I would like to also thank Dirk for having a wonderful sense of humor during the good and bad times. My 'classmates' who I met on this trip have been such a blessing to me. I have made so many new friends that go to Maryland and I am so excited that we have all bonded. I am grateful to my parents who sent me on this trip. It has taught me so much- but especially to be more tolerant, more patient and respectful of others.
I wish every student at Maryland could experience what I experienced on this trip. I hate to be cliche, but it was an experience of a lifetime!! This trip will always be a wonderful memory from my senior year of college.
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