Exactly one month ago I returned from Japan. I still wake every morning hoping I'm back in Kanonji, but quickly remember that I'm no longer there. Time passes but memories don't fade. I am already counting the days until I go back. To everyone who followed my blog for the past year, thank you so much for your support! Here is my last entry.
The last week of my exchange went by in a hurry. Everyday I went out with friends, my host family, and my Rotarians saying many tearful goodbyes and a million thank you's. The morning I left I was surprised by a crowd of my friends and family who came to see me off! (shown in picture below). I can't explain the emotions that I felt that day. I have never felt so loved or in love with a group of people. Their kindness helped me learn why exchange students are important. They are because PEOPLE are important. Because CONNECTIONS are important. Because PEACE is important. One of the best ways of spreading peace and understanding through the world is through exchange. I am honored and proud to call myself a Rotary Exchange Student.
To officially end my exchange blog, here is a video of my year. It is a little long, but every second of it is important to me. If you have the time, please take a look.
For the last time, this is Summer: the luckiest girl on earth.
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AuthorI am Summer Ashley and this is my blog documenting my year long exchange to Japan. Archives
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