Starting a new adventure always comes with a wide range of feelings. There’s the excitement of experiences that will be like none other, there’s a feeling of uncertainty that surrounds entering a culture completely different from you’re own, and lastly there is a bundle of nerves sitting at the base of your stomach that will make your mind run wild with anticipation. One of the things that makes me nervous about traveling is the language barrier and struggling to communicate with someone who may not understand me. I’m hoping to throw myself out of my comfort zone and into a learning experience. While I’ll miss a classic American burger, I’m excited to try new food. I’m curious to know what the lifestyle is like in Kosovo and they approach day-to-day life. I’m interested in learning about how people in Kosovo view their own country, as well as other countries in Europe and the world. I expect to experience many differences between living in Kosovo and the U.S., but I think these differences will hardly have an impact on me for too long. At the end of the day, I am hoping to gain a better understanding of this country and perhaps learn a few things that can be applied back to my own life when I return. I am so excited to bring back stories of this adventure and share my findings with others!