Back to Reality: Returning to Campus After a Year Abroad
After a year of studying abroad, I've returned to campus and am experiencing reverse culture shock. Everything has changed in my absence.
I went from navigating the trams of Gothenburg to standing in the rain outside my campus accommodation, locked out of my room. I soon discovered that doors now self-lock, and my excuse of being a Fresher no longer applied.
Returning to university accommodation felt familiar yet different. I'm now surrounded by Freshers, whose late-night parties contrast with my quiet evenings spent watching Strictly Come Dancing or visiting the student cinema.
I am still a loyal member
The age gap between me and the Freshers isn't dramatic, but it's noticeable. A year abroad has aged me in ways I hadn't expected.
Author's summary: Returning to campus after a year abroad brings unexpected changes.
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