Newcastle has been such a wild ride. Even though the beginning was tough, I truly believe I was always meant to come here. If I could go back in time, I’d still choose Newcastle without a doubt.
Since I’m graduating (before diving head-first into a corporate “big girl” job and full-on adulthood), I’ve promised myself a crazy graduation trip. I’ve decided to go on one long solo trip outside of Europe, and another trip with my best friend from Spain - who I met during my first year here when she was on exchange.
If there's one thing Newcastle has taught me, it's that good things take time, and everything works out in the end
For my solo trip, I’ve chosen Singapore! I’ll be attending a summer school there, and I’m hoping to travel around Southeast Asia a bit, maybe visit Malaysia and Thailand too. This trip was made possible through the Go Global team, so if you’re reading this and haven’t checked out their opportunities yet, I highly recommend having a look. It’s a great way to get international experience and make the most of your summer.
As for the trip with my friend, well, nothing has been decided yet. But knowing us, we’ll probably book it super last minute and end up in the most random destinations (as we always do). I’m hoping to convince her to go to Jordan with me... or maybe even Mauritania. I know that sounds super random, but ever since I heard about the iron ore train in Mauritania, I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. It’s been on my travel bucket list ever since.
Wherever we end up, I know it’ll be chaotic but unforgettable. If there’s one thing Newcastle has taught me, it’s that good things take time, and everything works out in the end. As long as we’re together, we’ll have the best time-so thank you, Newcastle, for some truly life-changing years, unforgettable memories, amazing friends, and opportunities I’ll always be grateful for.